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Prong Settings:
The Prong
Setting is by far the most popular of the setting styles. The diamond
or diamonds are held securely in place by either two (shared prong),
four, or six metal prongs. These prongs raise the diamond up off of
the finger and into the air, allowing the maximum amount of light to
reach the diamond. Allowing light to shine up through the culet of
the diamond (bottom portion, pointed tip of the diamond) through the
diamond and out the top (table, flat top of the diamond) will allow
the diamond the maximum amount of sparkle and brilliance.
The four or
six prong diamond setting is the most recommended and most preferred
way to set a diamond, both for aesthetic purposes as well as
security/safety settings.
+ Benefits of
Prong Settings:
Allows the
maximum amount of light to reach the diamond, ensuring maximum amount
of sparkle.
The diamond
sits high off of the finger and therefore shows off the diamond best.
Often makes
diamonds appear larger than they actually are; most flattering to
diamond size.
Allows for the
wedding band to fit flush against the engagement ring - no gapping.
Far less
expensive than settings with multiple diamonds set in to the band.
Prong settings usually run $150.00 in white gold and $450.00 in platinum.*
Simple and
elegant. A prong setting is the preferred setting for men who are
unsure how to set the diamond
Most popular
setting style; liked by the vast majority of women.
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Considerations for Prong Settings:
Diamond sits
high off the finger; the prong setting not recommended for athletic
or extremely active women.
Taditional
Solitaire Setting:
The
Traditional Solitaire Setting has four or six metal prongs holding
the diamond securely in place while allowing light to shine up
through the diamond to maximize sparkle. Contrary to popular belief,
the four prong setting is equally secure as a six prong setting.
Selecting a four prong solitaire setting or a six prong solitaire
setting is purely a matter of visual preference.
Traditional
Six (6) Prong Solitaire Setting
Traditional
Four (4) Prong Solitaire Setting:
Traditional
V-Prong Prong Solitaire Setting:
Cathedral
Solitaire Setting:
The Cathedral
Solitaire Setting has metal arching up toward the center diamond,
drawing the eye toward the diamond. The cathedral solitaire setting
can be created with either four prongs or six prongs.
Cathedral Four
(4) Prong Solitaire Setting:
Cathedral Six
(6) Prong Solitaire Setting:
Cathedral
V-Prong Prong Solitaire Setting:
Cross Wire
Lucida Solitaire Setting (low profile):
The Cross Wire
Lucida Setting has basket with crossing metal the center diamond,
drawing the eye toward the diamond. The cathedral solitare setting
can be created with either four prongs or six prongs. The setting is
a low profile setting and is preferred for active or athletic women
who would like a solitare setting.
Cross Wire
Lucida Solitaire Setting:
This setting
is reccomended for the following shapes:
Round lucida
solitare, Princess cut lucida solitare, Radiant cut lucida solitare,
Emerald cut lucida solitare, Asscher cut lucida solitare. |
