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»  » 14k tulipset or 4 prong platinum - which is safer?
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14k tulipset or 4 prong platinum - which is safer? |
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| P: 6/11/2001 11:06:00 AM | |
cpyoung Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/11/2001 Member Since: 6/6/2001 |
I've narrowed down my setting to two choices which fit my budget: an all-14k white gold tulipset style and a simple 4-prong tiffany (we didn't want to consider a 6-prong.) In which setting is the diamond likely to be more secure? I realize that platinum is stronger, but the 14k tulipset crown has more metal and therefore might offer more protection. We can't figure this out! Thanks for your help.
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:06:00 AM | |
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There are 9 replies to this message. There are 9 replies on this page. |
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| P: 6/11/2001 8:16:00 AM | |
lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
How large is your diamond?
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 8:16:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:13:00 AM | |
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cpyoung Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/11/2001 Member Since: 6/6/2001 |
It's a .85 carat diamond, about 6.2 mm around. What do you think? |
| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:13:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:14:00 AM | |
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lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Here's one in platinum that www.tradeshop.com made for someone: http://www.tradeshop.com/temp18/shaoa-done.jpg
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:14:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:15:00 AM | |
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Hi Lawmax  How's life? Pricescope |
| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:15:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:20:00 AM | |
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lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
I'm not an expert, but from everything I've read, my choice would be to go with platinum. Is there no way to find a tulip setting in platinum?
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:20:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:21:00 AM | |
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lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
It's great, thanks. Not as exciting as yours though. 
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:21:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:25:00 AM | |
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Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Hey, I've thought otherwise... 
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:25:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:35:00 AM | |
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lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
The Tulipset is a trademarked name and is available to your jeweler from Stuller in all platinum. Style # 150102 http://www.stuller.com/html/showcase.html I'm sure your jeweler can order it for you.
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| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:35:00 AM | |
| P: 6/11/2001 11:47:00 AM | |
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000 |
I used to use Tulipsettings before they were a Stuller product. They originated with Leser mountings who sold out the design to Stuller. I don't dislike Tulip settings, but I don't think they have any durabilty advantage over 4 or 6 prong standard settings. While they are meaty on the sides, they are not especially heavy at the base where the prongs come together. This is a crucail zone where overall strength will be noticed as far as keeping stones tight in the setting. There are a nifty variation in design, but I don't think they represent a step forward or backward in strength or safety. They are a viable design option and that's all. ------------------ David S. Atlas |
| Posted: 6/11/2001 11:47:00 AM | |
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