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For a .50 carat range oval- 4 or 6 prong?

P: 6/30/2009 1:09:29 AM
february2003bride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,100 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2005	Hello all! For a .53 carat oval diamond, would you set it in a 4 prong or 6 prong setting? Thank you!
Posted: 6/30/2009 1:09:29 AM

There are 9 replies to this message. There are 9 replies on this page.

P: 6/30/2009 4:04:11 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,232 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	I would probably go 4 prong. Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 6/30/2009 4:04:11 AM

P: 6/30/2009 9:09:56 AM
Cehrabehra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,602 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/29/2006	keep in mind that the prong orientation will alter the visual shape from a distance - a 4 prong oval with the prongs at the "corners" will look more rectangular, a six prong (with the prongs at 12/2/4/6 etc.) makes it look the most oval, a 4 prong with the prongs at the ends and sides can make a longer oval look like a marquise - none of these are bad things, but something to consider when choosing your prong orientation. Depends on the ratio of your oval as well how much it will do this... I also saw an oval on here once that had 3 prongs down each long side and it looked almost round from a distance... Sara The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. ~ Albert Einstein ~
Posted: 6/30/2009 9:09:56 AM

P: 6/30/2009 9:43:27 AM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,392 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	I would also go with the 4 prong... "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 6/30/2009 9:43:27 AM

P: 6/30/2009 9:49:48 AM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	I'd do 4. Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 6/30/2009 9:49:48 AM

P: 6/30/2009 1:42:51 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,318 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	Another with a vote for the 4 prong. I'm concerned the 6 prong might look like too much metal for the stone.
Posted: 6/30/2009 1:42:51 PM

P: 6/30/2009 2:07:39 PM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,232 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	Date: 6/30/2009 1:42:51 PM Author: Chrono Another with a vote for the 4 prong. I'm concerned the 6 prong might look like too much metal for the stone. I agree, also 6 prongs isn't my fave look for an oval, I think 4 is more graceful and shows the shape better - or double split prongs is another option which is one of my favourites! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 6/30/2009 2:07:39 PM

P: 6/30/2009 3:32:49 PM
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006	I like 6 prongs, but love the idea of a double split prong setting. Edited for clarity.
Posted: 6/30/2009 3:32:49 PM

P: 6/30/2009 10:26:10 PM
february2003bride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,100 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/18/2005	Thank you all! It's not a long oval but a wider one. I like 4 prongs to show more of the diamond, but 6 prong would emphasize the oval shape and possibly make the diamond look a bit bigger. Thank you again!
Posted: 6/30/2009 10:26:10 PM

P: 6/30/2009 10:40:17 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Another vote for 4 prongs. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 6/30/2009 10:40:17 PM

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