A lovely prong set diamond ring lets your diamond come alive
Claw or prong settings are the most common settings for gemstones of any description and not just diamonds; they are very popular when it comes to a setting for solitaire engagement rings & you will have undoubtedly seen a prong set diamond band before. The diamond is set into three or more prongs which form a type of open basket and then they are manipulated into shape so the ends rest against the crown and just past the diamond’s girdle (its widest part) & this then holds the stone in place in the prong diamond ring. The ends of the prongs are usually rounded though they can be worked into delicate and decorative shapes. The prong setting may be used to set the diamond on a perch high above the band in an attempt to show off the stone to best effect, or alternatively it may be short, that is, hold the diamond close to the 6 prong diamond ring and your finger.
A prong setting will usually have small prongs in order to show off as much of the diamond as possible and to allow maximum amounts of light to enter the stone which will increase the sparkle & brilliance. They are usually the cheapest form of diamond setting as well because they are less complex while at the same time, they lend themselves to being cleaned much more easily.
Many of the 3 stone engagement rings are set with multiple prong settings but there are other settings you can choose, such as the bar setting. The bar setting is similar to the channel setting in that there is metal between each diamond but in the bar setting the metal extends slightly higher than the diamond.
You also should be aware that prong settings expose more of the diamond; while this is great for letting in more light and showing off the actual stone it does mean less protection is provided by the setting. You have to walk a fine line between showing the diamond to its best effect but at the same time making sure it is protected & firmly held in place on the ring. The best way of assessing which setting and ring is most suitable for you is to try as many on as you can and see which are the most comfortable.
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