| Author | Topic: 14k tulipset or 4 prong platinum - which is safer? |
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cpyoung rough rock Posts: 4 |
posted 06-15-2001 11:06 PM
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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lawmax cut rock Posts: 272 |
posted 06-16-2001 08:16 AM
How large is your diamond? |
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cpyoung rough rock Posts: 4 |
posted 06-16-2001 10:13 PM
It's a .85 carat diamond, about 6.2 mm around. What do you think? |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 272 |
posted 06-18-2001 03:20 PM
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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lawmax cut rock Posts: 272 |
posted 06-18-2001 07:35 PM
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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lawmax cut rock Posts: 272 |
posted 06-19-2001 12:14 PM
Here's one in platinum that www.tradeshop.com made for someone: http://www.tradeshop.com/temp18/shaoa-done.jpg |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 546 |
posted 06-19-2001 01:15 PM
Hi Lawmax  How's life? |
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lawmax cut rock Posts: 272 |
posted 06-19-2001 04:21 PM
It's great, thanks. Not as exciting as yours though.  |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 546 |
posted 06-19-2001 04:25 PM
Hey, I've thought otherwise...  |
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oldminer cut rock Posts: 70 |
posted 06-19-2001 05:47 PM
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. ------------------ |
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