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Do you prefer 6 prong or 4 prong? |
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| P: 2/19/2009 9:32:07 PM | |
Daisi2112 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
which prong do you guys prefer?
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 9:32:07 PM | |
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There are 51 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page. |
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| P: 2/19/2009 9:35:14 PM | |
atroop711 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,225 Last Post: 9/19/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005 |
Date: 2/19/2009 9:32:07 PM Author:Daisi2112 which prong do you guys prefer? I personally like the 4 prong look over 6 prongs
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 9:35:14 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 9:36:35 PM | |
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Daisi2112 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
oh yeah, and I forgot! Why do you prefer the prong setting you choose.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 9:36:35 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 9:38:51 PM | |
got2goldens Cut Rock Total Posts: 378 Last Post: 5/8/2009 Member Since: 12/10/2008 |
I like the 6-prong...I have a Marquise and it seems a lot more secure with 6 prongs. Kat
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 9:38:51 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 9:53:09 PM | |
DentD Rough Rock Total Posts: 48 Last Post: 4/27/2009 Member Since: 2/9/2009 |
If I had to go back to a prong setting for a RB I'd pick 6 over 4 any day of the week. 4 prongs on RBs always seem to "square" the diamond to my eyes.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 9:53:09 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 9:55:27 PM | |
coatimundi_org Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,312 Last Post: 6/7/2009 Member Since: 12/9/2007 |
I like 6 for rbs--4 seem to square off the diamond to me too.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 9:55:27 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:11:32 PM | |
blastdoor Cut Rock Total Posts: 159 Last Post: 3/4/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2008 |
agree.. agree.. and agree... 6 prongs to me gives a more "symmetrically circular" look and feels more secure too... imagine you accidentally knock 1 prong off of a 4-prong setting, theoretically you would end up with a 180o opening wide enough for the diamond to fall through.. do the same thing to a 6-prong setting, the opening would only be 120o wide and still able to hold your rock in place.. but this is just the little engineer guy in me speaking, a prong setting is a piece of art and we'll probably do better with some artist's perspections (light admissions, obstructions etc)...
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:11:32 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:14:24 PM | |
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,093 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007 |
I prefer 6, because it makes the diamond look more round and even though it probally psychological it makes me feel safer having 6 prongs rather then 4 :).
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:14:24 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:19:56 PM | |
Anonymous User Total Posts: NA Last Post: NA Member Since: NA |
i like 4 because i feel 6 prongs "crowds" the diamond. i have diamond studs with 6 prongs and i want to change them to 4.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:19:56 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:20:23 PM | |
jstarfireb Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,161 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2007 |
For a RB, without a doubt, 4. There's something about 6 prongs that just doesn't look right to me. A 4-prong setting looks much sleeker and cleaner IMHO, and it also makes a round diamond look more square, which I prefer (my engagement ring is after all a princess!).
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:20:23 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:20:57 PM | |
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Anonymous User Total Posts: NA Last Post: NA Member Since: NA |
hmmm....dunno why i'm listed as anonymous user...
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:20:57 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:24:35 PM | |
beach Ideal Rock Total Posts: 690 Last Post: 7/5/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2007 |
4 prongs for sure. Why cover up a pretty diamond? A 4 prong setting is not less secure than a 6 prong setting. The prongs are actually thicker than 6 prong styles. Regardless of style, losing a stone is very rare, especially with platinum heads/prongs. You will see a loose stone before a lost stone. Every jeweler that I have spoken to says the 6 prong security argument is psychological, especially with platinum heads...
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:24:35 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:26:49 PM | |
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puffs_mom Rough Rock Total Posts: 9 Last Post: 2/19/2009 Member Since: 2/9/2009 |
I like 4 prongs. It makes my round stone alot bigger!!! 20% bigger.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:26:49 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:26:57 PM | |
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,702 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008 |
It depends. Size of diamond ( less than .50 I'd probably go with less prongs ) Type of head I'm more interested in the shape of the prongs, than the number of them. I dislike blobby prongs, squarish prongs, and overly large prongs. I do like claw or pointed prongs, and the smallest prongs possible. I don't worry about stone loss...I insure well 
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:26:57 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:27:17 PM | |
Lulie Cut Rock Total Posts: 152 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
6 prongs for rounds over a carat, I do worry a 'little' w/4 prongs, easier to lose a stone imho, as I tend to be hard on my rings.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:27:17 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:28:20 PM | |
AprilBaby Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,263 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/17/2008 |
I agree that 4 makes the RB look square so I prefer 6. That being said, I have a ring with 4 because its a 3 stone.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:28:20 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:28:36 PM | |
cinnamon013 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,681 Last Post: 9/9/2009 Member Since: 4/15/2007 |
I have an approx ~6.03mm or so rb and I think 6 prongs would be too many for this size stone. Maybe if it was 7mm or so I'd like 6. But I dunno...seems like too much metal hugging the stone.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:28:36 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 10:56:22 PM | |
kindred Cut Rock Total Posts: 140 Last Post: 10/10/2009 Member Since: 12/3/2008 |
I prefer the squared-off look of four prongs for a round diamond.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 10:56:22 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:19:25 PM | |
eternallyhis Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 3/10/2009 Member Since: 2/14/2009 |
I'm partial to 4 prongs, but thats because that's what I have. To me, 6 prongs makes the diamond look smaller. Where with 4, the diamond is unobstructed and visable. It's also a touch more modern IMO, just enough to update the look of a traditional solitaire. At least these were the thoughts that went through my head when I decided what I wanted my e-ring to look like.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:19:25 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:24:27 PM | |
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Daisi2112 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
Thought I'd chime in here... I personally like both styles of prongs. I do however think that 6 prong makes the diamond look a little more crowded. My e-ring is a 1.51 center stone with a four prong basket setting and I actually like that little 'square' look the prongs give my RB (it's also really easy to clean, I can get a soft bristle brush right underneath the diamond). 6 prongs usually make me feel like a diamond is more secure, however my 4 prongs are platinum... so that makes me feel better haha! I guess it all depends!
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:24:27 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:26:49 PM | |
pocahontas Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,294 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 8/14/2003 |
For an RB, I definitely prefer 6 prongs for the reasons already stated - 4 prongs tend to square off the diamond.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:26:49 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:34:27 PM | |
sugar Ideal Rock Total Posts: 693 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 6/11/2007 |
6-prong! i prefer a rounder look, 4-prong squares it off too much for me. 6 can also make the stone look bigger (unless it's a smaller stone...then the prongs may be overwhelming). i'd choose a more open 6-prong setting that showcases the stone well, like the royal crown or tiff solitaire.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:34:27 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:39:05 PM | |
Fly Girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,763 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2007 |
4 prongs for smaller stones, 6 prongs for larger. I like looking at the stone from the side, so I really prefer half bezels to prongs.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:39:05 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:40:22 PM | |
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Daisi2112 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
Date: 2/19/2009 11:39:05 PM Author: Fly Girl 4 prongs for smaller stones, 6 prongs for larger. I like looking at the stone from the side, so I really prefer half bezels to prongs. How small would be considered small? At what point does the stone qualify as large enough for 6 prongs?
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:40:22 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:45:17 PM | |
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,224 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004 |
wife has one of each in 14K wg setting. i'd prefer the 6 prong over the 4 prong.  it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone. |
| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:45:17 PM | |
| P: 2/19/2009 11:47:37 PM | |
CDNinNYC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,856 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/21/2007 |
4 prongs for me.
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| Posted: 2/19/2009 11:47:37 PM | |
| P: 2/20/2009 12:01:29 AM | |
Noahsmom Cut Rock Total Posts: 228 Last Post: 3/14/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2009 |
I am about to have 1 of each. I have a 6 prong on my .52 and it "crowds" the diamond, IMO. My upgrade is going to be 4 prong. I do like that it makes the diamond look bigger, and I like the slight contrast of it looking a bit squarish. I do have a slight worry factor about a prong breaking off, but I suppose that is what insurance is for.
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| Posted: 2/20/2009 12:01:29 AM | |
| P: 2/20/2009 12:03:46 AM | |
Brown.Eyed.Girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,754 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/4/2008 |
four prongs for me - although I wouldn't say no to a Mark Morrell six prong
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| Posted: 2/20/2009 12:03:46 AM | |
| P: 2/20/2009 12:04:10 AM | |
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,850 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003 |
Four because there is less metal around the stone. I just like the look of four better.
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| Posted: 2/20/2009 12:04:10 AM | |
| P: 2/20/2009 12:05:17 AM | |
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Daisi2112 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/5/2009 |
Date: 2/20/2009 12:01:29 AM Author: Noahsmom I am about to have 1 of each. I have a 6 prong on my .52 and it 'crowds' the diamond, IMO. My upgrade is going to be 4 prong. I do like that it makes the diamond look bigger, and I like the slight contrast of it looking a bit squarish. I do have a slight worry factor about a prong breaking off, but I suppose that is what insurance is for. If the prongs are made of platinum I am sure the diamond will be extremely secure. Above it says that 4 prongs are thicker so it will be as secure as a 6 prong.
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| Posted: 2/20/2009 12:05:17 AM | |
| P: 2/20/2009 12:21:31 AM | |
luvmyhalo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,037 Last Post: 8/11/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007 |
I've had my RB set both ways and I definitely prefer 4 prongs. I think it makes the diamond look bigger because there's less metal covering it up.
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| Posted: 2/20/2009 12:21:31 AM | |
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