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4 prong/6 prong debate - size of diamond matter? |
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| P: 9/26/2005 6:17:47 PM | |
CountryBoy Rough Rock Total Posts: 46 Last Post: 11/19/2005 Member Since: 6/1/2005 |
Hi Folks, I recenty purchased an ACA 1.73 carat round brilliant diamond and had a custom made platinum setting made for it. I've had both the setting and loose diamond for a while, and am just now getting ready to have it set. Today I spoke with a very reputable diamond setter on the phone and described what I had. She seemed somewhat alarmed that I had a four prong setting for "such a large diamond" (her words, not mine) and said she would have suggested a six prong setting instead. When I asked her if I should change to a six prong setting, she said "considering that you have platinum, if the four prongs are thick you will be ok, otherwise I suggest you change to a six prong setting." She told me she would inspect the setting when I bring it to her and then advise me. I've read a lot here on the 4 prong vs.6 prong debate. Folks that like the 4 prong seem to do so because there is less metal and it shows more diamond. Folks who like the 6 prong seem to do so because it is more secure and makes the diamond look more round. Despite reading a lot about the debate, I've never read where the size of the diamond is a determining factor. I don't view a 1.73 as being overly large, so the size of the diamond never factored in my decision to get a 4 prong setting.  Now I am not sure, and figured I would ask you folks while I still have the chance to have the head on the setting changed.  I'd appreciate any thoughts any of you might have. Thanks. |
| Posted: 9/26/2005 6:17:47 PM | |
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| P: 9/26/2005 6:43:01 PM | |
ame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,452 Last Post: 2/7/2006 Member Since: 7/7/2004 |
There are folks on here with bigger stones than that in 4 prong settings and have not had any problems.
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| Posted: 9/26/2005 6:43:01 PM | |
| P: 9/26/2005 6:47:48 PM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
My center stone is 2.36 and is set with 4 prongs. I for one am not a huge fan of 6 prongs, as the less metal the better for me.  As long as you have the ring checked every 6 months or so you should be fine.
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| Posted: 9/26/2005 6:47:48 PM | |
| P: 9/26/2005 10:42:03 PM | |
Rascal49 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,350 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2004 |
Like Kaleigh said, just have the prongs and ring checked every six months, get insurance for it, and then don't worry about it!
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| Posted: 9/26/2005 10:42:03 PM | |
| P: 9/26/2005 10:47:05 PM | |
old-fashioned girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,621 Last Post: 10/31/2008 Member Since: 8/1/2005 |
I too have questioned this idea - that above 1 ct (that's what I heard from a lot of jewelers when I was engaged) you must have 6 prongs for the safety of the diamond. But the more I've seen and learned, as the others said above, LOTS of folks have >1ct diamonds with 4 prongs, and no problem. Also I see tons of antique rings with large stones in 4 prongs -with original diamond. Somehow they survived. A man at a jewelry store this year told me that when people come in for insurance replacements because they lost their diamond, more often than not it was in 6 prong. I too much prefer the look of 4 prong, so my thought is now, stick with 4 prong! Just make sure to have it checked every so often by a jeweler that they're not getting loose, which I've heard you should do with 6 prong too anyway.
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| Posted: 9/26/2005 10:47:05 PM | |
| P: 9/27/2005 3:34:10 AM | |
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,227 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004 |
well....i think if you go with a 4 prong,make sure it's heavy duty.if you go 6 prongs,you can go with thinner prongs and see more diamond. btw; 4 prong settings look more square.6 prongs look more round. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone. |
| Posted: 9/27/2005 3:34:10 AM | |
| P: 9/27/2005 9:58:52 AM | |
lmurden Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,101 Last Post: 6/4/2006 Member Since: 5/3/2004 |
Having had a six prong diamond solitaire before I definitely think you should put the diamond in a four prong setting! The diamond will look absolutely gorgeous because it showcases the diamond more. If the diamond is set correctly you should not have any safety problems.
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| Posted: 9/27/2005 9:58:52 AM | |
| P: 9/27/2005 12:28:35 PM | |
laney Ideal Rock Total Posts: 750 Last Post: 7/27/2006 Member Since: 12/18/2003 |
I have 2ct in 4 prong platinum. If it is set correctly it will be very secure. With my 1.5 I had an accident where my stone was chipped. The 4 prong setting was still extremly tight - even after the damage. I don't feel that a correctly set 4 prong will loose hold of a diamond. But people do like 6 for safetly. I do think you should consider smaller prongs for a 6 prong.. so it looks nice..! Laney |
| Posted: 9/27/2005 12:28:35 PM | |
| P: 9/27/2005 12:57:18 PM | |
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,931 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002 |
Some might say that if the diamond were 4c then maybe it should be in a 6 pronger...some people just feel that ALL diamonds should be in 6 prongs due to previous accidents etc etc. Laney I love how are you are still open to having 4 prongs and don't let your past experience color you!! That said I think you are fine. My stone is a 1.60 in a 4 prong and it doesn't seem overly exposed. My next jump will be to ~2.25 and I am toying with the idea of doing 6 prongs just because I may be ready for a change for a look for a while? I am not sure. One of the things I love about 4 prongs is the unobtrusiveness of the metal if the prongs are thin/shaved down. I'm not a fan of thick prongs. Anyway, I think everyone will have their two cents but I say get it insured and just don't worry about it! Laney's story is an excellent example of how something horrible can happen to a diamond (any diamond not in a bezel maybe!) but it all works out in the end (with insurance..hee!). ________________________________ |
| Posted: 9/27/2005 12:57:18 PM | |
| P: 9/27/2005 1:33:55 PM | |
aljdewey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,236 Last Post: 2/11/2008 Member Since: 11/25/2002 |
Date: 9/27/2005 12:57:18 PM Author: Mara Anyway, I think everyone will have their two cents but I say get it insured and just don't worry about it! Ditto. Prong security relates to loss prevention, but if you have insurance, no worries. Wear what you/she likes! _____________________ |
| Posted: 9/27/2005 1:33:55 PM | |
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