Great Debate--3 prong vs. 4 prong ER

I personally love the 3 prong martini style stud and I don't think it presents a safety problem at all. I know others on this forum have this style, hopefully they will comment.

As for 14KT white gold, IMO that is a great choice for earrings. Platinum is overkill here!

Which set did you end up buying?

I bought my girlfriend a pair of 1.0 ctw earrings with 3-prong settings in platinum, and we both love them. I think it's just a matter of whichever style you find more attractive. I didn't really consider safety when I picked out the setting though.

3-prong would be my vote.... I have a pair myself

I really live the 3 prong martini look...really shows off the stone!

I have a 3 prong in 14kt white gold as well. Very beautiful and (so far) secure.

I have the "martini" style earrings, .49 ctw in 18k white gold and I don't think that the prongs are not secure. However, I have had mine for about 3 months now, and I wear them practically every single day (they go so well with *everthing*!) and I have noticed that the post is starting to yellow, I guess the friction from the butterfly on the back is rubbing hard against the post, but the front is perfectly white, and that's the most important.

Another thing I have found with the martini setting, and this may just be happening because of the smaller carat weight and the setting needed for that, but if the butterfly is on too tightly, then the bottom part of the setting pushes into the hole in my ear, expanding the hole. A basket style would not do that.

I do love my earrings and the sparkle that the more open setting gives them.

Good luck with your decision, you'll love your earrings!

I wish you welll,

Bridget

I was in the same place a few months ago..but decided to take everyone advice on the martini three prong backs. im soo glad i did..they are so pretty. they show off the stone so much better than my old four prong basket setting. I havent had any problems with them at all, and i wear them everyday..clean them about every other day.
the three prongs are so discrete, all you see is bling! they are also in white gold, and have no issues there either. please post pics when they are complete!

You're not going to knock the prongs against things the way you would with a ring, so I think you should go for the 3-prong!

HI:

What about for a tennis bracelet? I absolutely love those shared three prong diamond bracelets where all you see is the stone. Any opinions?

slb

Personally, I wouldn't do it for a tennis bracelet because I am very rough with my hands. It would love gorgeous though.

Because Im insane about security and loss, I say as many prongs as is necessary. I personally would go 6 but in this case you pr obably aren't a nut so 4.

I think 3 prong earrings are beautiful, looking to get some myself!

I like the 3 prong the best. It really showcases the diamond! I really think I like the Martini setting the best.

I think that the 3 prong is pretty safe on a necklace.