My reset three prong martini earrings

[MissGotRocks]

Here''s my story:

I have two carat diamond earrings - one carat each. They were in a traditional four prong setting and have been for several years. I liked the mountings but hated the droop - especially because I use the phone alot at work. I always felt like I was clawing the earring off my ear. When I learned about the three prong martini setting, I decided to give it a whirl.

I went back to the jeweler that sold me the earrings and looked at catalogs but never did find them. So, I called Whiteflash and spoke to Denise about purchasing the mountings and having them reset the diamonds. She suggested that I just buy the mountings outright from them and have them set locally to save on shipping and insurance back and forth (although if I couldn''t find anyone to set them they would). So I went back to the jeweler and asked them if they would do this and they said yes. So the mountings were shipped - very quickly I might add - and then off to the jeweler. I just got them back a few days ago and really like them! They definitely stop the droop factor. I am going to attach before and after pics - the ones on the ear are not the best but I hope you get the idea of the different look.

Many thanks to Whiteflash for their help. Denise even emailed me to find out if I had gotten them set and asked for pictures. I emailed her pictures this morning.

 

[MissGotRocks]

These are in the old setting. . .

 

[MissGotRocks]

This is in the ear. . .

 

[MissGotRocks]

These are the new settings. . .

 

[MissGotRocks]

And on the ear. . .

 

[jcrow]

Looks GOOD! and bigger!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Not terrific lighting for the new one on the ear . . . but they do look nice and I am very pleased with the end result. I may try to get more pics later.

 

[Morticia]

LOVE them! They look great!

Now I want to change my earring settings to that!

 

[AndyRosse]

I love them!! GORGEOUS!!

 

[Shay37]

That is a huge difference. I love them.

Shay

 

[fancyrock]

They are just so beautiful....

i''m not an earring gal, although my husband has been trying to get me to wear them more often. Then he told the ladies in his family.... I have a feeling I will be getting some earrings for Christmas. I have 3 holes on each ear. That is a lot of holes to fill with BLING.

 

[sevens one]

Awesome MGR.
They look great. I''m glad you stopped the droop factor.

(please give the stats- I''ll enter these babies in the folder)

 

[diamondlil]

I''m so glad you finally got these, MGR. I like the less-metal look so much. Can you take a pic of the martinis from the side? Not in the ear of course. Do the settings have a flat bottom or do they come to a point where they meet the post? Hope that makes sense.

 

[peachy]

Just love them. Less metal, and a superb size on your ears. Enjoy!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I love them too! They do look so much bigger in the new mounting.

 

[belle]

very classy....they look great!

 

[roppongi]

MissGotRocks:

Your new earrings are beautiful. I also had baskets that drooped and therefore never worn. I haven''t taken my new earrings out since I got them.

Congratulations!

Roppongi

 

[MissGotRocks]

Thanks everyone - I appreciate your kind comments!

Sevens One - These are not certed stones - appraised by jeweler as H-I color, SI1 stones.

Miss DiamondLil - here is a not so good side shot. . .

 

[Sundial]

Those are awesome earrings and I love them in the new martini settings. They really do look bigger and they are perfect on your ears!

 

[Mara]

Stunning, love them...the martinis are the best for making the diamonds look huge!!

 

[Patty]

They are beautiful! I love how they don''t droop!

Are they yellow gold or white gold or platinum? I can''t tell.

 

[diamondlil]

Date: 9/21/2005 8:14:22 PM
Author: MissGotRocks

Miss DiamondLil - here is a not so good side shot. . .

Thanks a bunch. I love them!

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

wow, who would''ve thought such a seemingly minor alteration could make such a drastic difference! I absolutely ADORE them!

 

[feathers]

Hmm...I can see the difference but can someone explains why a basket setting droops and martini setting doesn''t? Is the martini setting lower? Thanks!

 

[Kaleigh]

All I can say is wow!!!! I am a huge fan of the martini setting. They look fab on you!!!!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Thanks again everyone - I couldn''t help but wonder if I would be wasting my time or money or be unhappy with the outcome - sometimes its best to leave things alone - but I really am pleased with them! If you have ever thought of resetting earrings, go for it. I don''t think you''ll be sorry.

Feathers - The three prongs vs. the four prongs make a wider space for the diamond to sit in therefore bringing them in closer to the ear. The bottom of the mounting also comes to more of a point as opposed to a flat surface that the four prong setting created.

 

[curlygirl]

They are gorgeous. I LOVE the new martini setting--makes them look huge and no drooping!!! Congratulations!

 

[lmurden]

What a difference! I remember you talking about the droop! Congratulations.

 

[Gemklctr]

Great look MGR. You just convinced me to do the same for my wife, who continually complains about "droop."

 

[cutes814]

MGR,

The martini setting makes the diamonds look so much larger! Great job!! And the droop is gone, so it looks even brighter!

You''re a lucky gal, those are beautiful!