4 prong or 6 prong solitaire for 0.78c round diamond

[firsttimepurchaser]

For a solitaire engagement ring, I am considering 4 and 6 prong setting to potenially go with a 0.78 c round diamond. Would this size look better with 4 or 6 prong? I am leaning towards 6 prong for added security, but if this diamond is too small to look good (too much coverage of prongs) I could go for 4 prongs, but then maybe a diamond this size wouldn''t look as round as it could without a 6 prong setting... Help???

 

[Snooper]

I was told when considering the number of prongs for my remount that 4 would be adequate for security provided that they''re made properly.

I guess it depends on the look. I always invision a tiffany style ring in a 6 prong, but personally I like 4 prongs more.

 

[JulieN]

Depends on the woman.

 

[firsttimepurchaser]

Date: 5/20/2006 6:06:21 PM
Author: JulieN
Depends on the woman.

She wants whatever is better. From what I have read 6 prong is marginally more secure so it seems to be the safer choice.

 

[dbgaap]

Yeah, but with a 4 prong, you can see more of the diamond.
I wouldn''t shift from a 4 prong to a 6 prong until the stone gets to be at least 1.5 carats.
Just my opinion.The diamond is so expensive and to carefully chosen.
Enjoy the view!

 

[Kaleigh]

I like seeing more of the diamond and less metal. My ring is done with 4 prongs and is very secure.

 

[dbgaap]

There ya go! Kaleigh has 4 prongs, so can you!
I agree, I love the view.