5 prong setting

[lovegem]

Has anyone seen a 5 prong solitaire setting?

Below is an image of the diamond that I had a deposit on. Note that there are two white dots at the edge of the stone, which I think 5 prongs would cover them up nicely. Can anyone tell me if these white stuffs will make the stone easier to chip?

 

[lovegem]

clarity

 

[neatfreak]

It''s hard to say without being an appraiser or knowing more about the inclusions, but if they reach the surface/edge it could be easier to chip. I haven''t personally seen 5 prong settings really except maybe for a pear diamond, but they might be out there. What about a 6 prong? Those are available in abundance.

 

[jstarfireb]

I think a stone with so many pretty arrows would look nice in an 8-prong setting, like this...

I'm not sure whether the positioning of those prongs would cover the inclusions though.

 

[lovegem]

I am thinking of 5 prong because both of the inclusions can be covered (or so I thought).

 

[Haywood74]

If that is a Solasfera like I think it is, I don''t believe you will have any trouble not seeing those inclusions. Lots of pin-fire flash around the outside, so it''ll be hard to see. If nothing else, have your jeweler put the largest inclusion under a prong. Trust me when I say that they put out so much fire and sparkle that I really doubt you will ever see it unless you are purposely looking for it.

 

[lovegem]

Thanks Haywood for the info.
Yes, it is a solasfera. I can't wait to see it in person.

 

[Cleo]

Jstarfireb - can I ask where you found the picture of that lovely setting? I''m still on the hunt for a replacement YG setting, with YG prongs....

Gorgeous diamond by the way - and apologies for the threadjack!

x x x

 

[ButterBean]

Jstarfireb - can I ask where you found the picture of that lovely setting? I''m still on the hunt for a replacement YG setting, with YG prongs....

Gorgeous diamond by the way - and apologies for the threadjack!



Ditto.

But that setting IS gorgeous! Very feminine and also looks quite secure.
I would also like to know where it came from, please.
BB

 

[SparkleSparkle]

Lovegem, someone had posted this concept picture from Mark Morrell a few weeks ago: http://www.markmorrell.com/ It is a 5-prong setting but it''s not your "typical" solitaire.