Diamond Jewelry Forums

Picture Gallery

Video Gallery

|

Search |

Posted Today |

Most Active |

Help

ť Home ť

ť Diamond Prices and Grading ť

ť RockyTalky ť

ť Possible to have shared-prong setting with filigree?

Possible to have shared-prong setting with filigree?

P: 4/24/2004 11:49:43 AM
christarose Rough Rock Total Posts: 35 Last Post: 1/25/2005 Member Since: 3/20/2004	Hi everyone, I've been learning a lot here, and would appreciate your input...I'm looking for anniversary ring settings (5 or 7-stones with 1ct centre) with shared prongs to give a really 'scalloped' look to the band. However, I would like to have filigree/scrollwork detail on the side view - and the shared-prong settings I've seen are all 'solid' on the side view. Is this for security? I can't find any settings that have the best of both worlds If this is confusing, here are some pictures I'd like to combine! http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=544&filter_id=1 http://www.ritani.com/rings/wedding_rings/wed_bands/1125i/1125i_gl.htm Thanks in advance! christarose
Posted: 4/24/2004 11:49:43 AM

There are 4 replies to this message. There are 4 replies on this page.

P: 4/27/2004 12:12:55 AM
christarose Rough Rock Total Posts: 35 Last Post: 1/25/2005 Member Since: 3/20/2004	I hope you don't mind if I bump this up to expand my question...I've done some searches on shared-prong settings, but haven't quite found what I'm looking for. If anyone could tell me the following it would be great: 1. In a band of diamonds (say 5 or 7 stones), when the shared prongs are very close to the centres of the stones (giving a very scalloped look), is this less secure than other styles of prongs? If yes, to what degree? 2. Does it matter if there is scrollwork or filigree on the side of the setting, below the diamonds? 3. What are the benefits of combining metals in a setting - ie, yellow gold or platinum band with white gold prongs? Which is the strongest for prongs? 4. Finally, does the shared-prong style work best (or only) when all the stones are the same size? For example, if I had a 1ct centre with .30 sides and then two more .07's (or so) on either side, could they share prongs? I look forward to learning more from all the experts here! christarose
Posted: 4/27/2004 12:12:55 AM

P: 4/27/2004 12:32:10 AM
sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004	I am by no means an expert but check out dvatche.com and look at the "truffle" settings. Other questions you have - I'm not the one to ask. Me know noting!! Happy Hunting. Nan ______________________________ "You kept making all the stops?" "Well, people kept ringing the bell!" ls gift
Posted: 4/27/2004 12:32:10 AM

P: 4/27/2004 2:36:52 AM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	No expert here... just my 0.2 1. In a band of diamonds (say 5 or 7 stones), when the shared prongs are very close to the centres of the stones (giving a very scalloped look), is this less secure than other styles of prongs? If yes, to what degree? This would leave more of the stones' girdle open to take up impact... To waht degree this is worse - not sure how this would be measured! Some would not want tension settings with the girdle left out like this and older rings with such style found in estate auctions and shops show chips... 2. Does it matter if there is scrollwork or filigree on the side of the setting, below the diamonds? Not necesarily. And the scrolls can also be set on white metal background. Tacori has a bunch of such designs. 3. What are the benefits of combining metals in a setting - ie, yellow gold or platinum band with white gold prongs? Which is the strongest for prongs? Platinum is usually advised for prongs, but there are gold alloys meant to take the hit... no problem. 4. For example, if I had a 1ct centre with .30 sides and then two more .07's (or so) on either side, could they share prongs? Not likely. I have yet to see this... but I would imagine such 'shared prongs' would become quite large (and unusually shaped) to pull the trick. Hope this helps... Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 4/27/2004 2:36:52 AM

P: 4/28/2004 11:08:25 AM
christarose Rough Rock Total Posts: 35 Last Post: 1/25/2005 Member Since: 3/20/2004	Thank you so much for taking time to share your comments. I think I'll make some revisions to my sketches before finding a jeweller. christarose
Posted: 4/28/2004 11:08:25 AM

Previous Page

Next Page

Ť Ever heard of Spirit Sun Diamonds or Context Ť

ť What Makes a Diamond Beautiful for YOU? ť

Next Topics
Anything that can be done about a potentially bad local jeweler? Am I wrong to feel this way? my trip to Jared Princess vs. Radiant appraisal w/o removing stones? Question about inclusions. 1 CT vs. 4 CT... some memeber on this board must have superman's vision... Help with Diamond Which internet vendor sells so call branded stones...? Props for Mark @ EngagementRingsDirect.com Need feedback on diamond price J color??????????????? ... How much should I pay...2ct. engagement ring?? AGS Appraisal from 1982 - Value today? Fix chips or not? B&M? Thank you GOG for my beautiful diamond!! Needing suggestions for custom design Channel Setting Opinion... Tiffany's vs. Harry Winston Strong Light Yellow Fluorescence? Looking for Princess internet e-ring Pics of my (her!) SC 0.62 SI1 H Emerald Cut Diamond Shape of Diamond If a Vendor Closes Shop J Color Princess - Help Yet another HCA question AGS specs - 1.298 round What Makes a Diamond Beautiful for YOU? Upgrading center stone

Jump to:

Contact Us \| Back Home \| Privacy Statement \| Forum Agreement \| Forum Policies
Ideal BB Version: 0.1.5.4.beta1	Message forum software powered by the Ideal BB

Pricescope - Knowledge - Diamond Prices - Tools - Resources - About

Š 2000-2009 Pricescope. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclaimer
forum archives