6 prong or Martini''s make studs look bigger??

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

I am starting to think about bigger studs but I am curious if 6 prong or martini''s make a stone look bigger?

I do know bezels make studs look bigger too but right now I am curious about martini''s vs, 6 prong. I did look at some martini''s versus 4 prong and the martini''s looked bigger and seemed to let more light in. Thanks for your thoughts.

jill_s · Jul 23, 2009

Skippy - how exciting! I just got my new studs (1.06 ctw), and I went with the 3-prong martini. I think it depends on the size of the stones you''re getting, six prongs would cover more surface area of diamond (this would be especially troublesome with smaller stud sizes), thus not allowing the diamond to truly shine. I have a preference for more minimalist prongs myself, so I didn''t consider the six prong. Although, if you''re a prong-lover, then maybe the six prongs are for you. What size are you considering upgrading to?

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 4:34:59 PM
Author: jill_s
Skippy - how exciting! I just got my new studs (1.06 ctw), and I went with the 3-prong martini. I think it depends on the size of the stones you're getting, six prongs would cover more surface area of diamond (this would be especially troublesome with smaller stud sizes), thus not allowing the diamond to truly shine. I have a preference for more minimalist prongs myself, so I didn't consider the six prong. Although, if you're a prong-lover, then maybe the six prongs are for you. What size are you considering upgrading to?

ops I should have mentioned I have martini's right now and really like them a lot. I guess since I am upgrading I want to go for a setting that I won't want to change later but I completely agree martinis are great. I just happened to be at Costco today and notice the studs they were selling were in the 6 prong and they looked big but they didn't have the martini's so I really couldn't compare. Mine right now are I think .80 ctw so I would want to go over 1 ctw or more.

Congrats on your new Studs, off to look for your thread jills! thanks for your thoughts.

Ellen · Jul 23, 2009

Put me in the minimalist camp too. I''d stick with the

''s.

As to which would/could make them look bigger, I really don''t know Skipper''s.

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 5:17:04 PM
Author: Ellen
Put me in the minimalist camp too. I''d stick with the

''s.

As to which would/could make them look bigger, I really don''t know Skipper''s.

hehe thank Ellen, you always make me smile

Ellen · Jul 23, 2009

Kaleigh · Jul 23, 2009

Another vote here for the Martini setting. I think 6 prongs takes away from the diamond, more metal you will see... I want to see more diamond and less metal... I gave my Martini studs to Ash, they look pretty darn big on her.. She wears them all the time... I kinda miss them.. LOL!!!

jill_s · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 5:08:09 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 7/23/2009 4:34:59 PM

Author: jill_s

Skippy - how exciting! I just got my new studs (1.06 ctw), and I went with the 3-prong martini. I think it depends on the size of the stones you''re getting, six prongs would cover more surface area of diamond (this would be especially troublesome with smaller stud sizes), thus not allowing the diamond to truly shine. I have a preference for more minimalist prongs myself, so I didn''t consider the six prong. Although, if you''re a prong-lover, then maybe the six prongs are for you. What size are you considering upgrading to?

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ops I should have mentioned I have martini''s right now and really like them a lot. I guess since I am upgrading I want to go for a setting that I won''t want to change later but I completely agree martinis are great. I just happened to be at Costco today and notice the studs they were selling were in the 6 prong and they looked big but they didn''t have the martini''s so I really couldn''t compare. Mine right now are I think .80 ctw so I would want to go over 1 ctw or more.

Congrats on your new Studs, off to look for your thread jills! thanks for your thoughts.

Skippy - as an FYI...when I exchanged the first pair of studs I had (0.82ctw) for the 1.06ctw, I noticed a visible difference. Something about that extra .4mm was just enough to make the new earring "pop" just a little more than the old ones. Both pairs were beautiful, but I''m really happy with the 1.06ers. I *really* wanted 1.2ctw, but just couldn''t talk hubby into the price increase! Although I did make sure I could upgrade down the line...maybe as push present for kiddo #2?

coati · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 3:53:08 PM
Author:Skippy123

I do know bezels make studs look bigger too

(oh ok, Martinis!

)

makemepretty · Jul 23, 2009

I love the look of 6 prong and find that the prongs make the diamond appear more round and slightly larger. I had cz''s set in martini before committing to those for my studs but I really wanted my earrings and my e-ring to match. I bought 6 prong settings from betterthanadiamond.com and had my local jeweler set my studs into them. For me, the six prong is perfect and I never worry about which way they''re pointing in my ears

Lynn B · Jul 23, 2009

What size of stones are you considering?

That will impact my humble opinion!!!

suchende · Jul 23, 2009

I think it depends on the prong shape and thickness. When the prongs are fluted, I think 6-prong style makes the diamonds look bigger.

October2008bride · Jul 23, 2009

That is so exciting Skippy!! I just got martinis and think they are amazing!! I personally wouldn''t want 6 prongs for earrings, unless they were oh, 2 carats each! haha

I personally like the three because it is ALL diamond!!

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 5:29:01 PM
Author: Ellen

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 5:31:39 PM
Author: Kaleigh
Another vote here for the Martini setting. I think 6 prongs takes away from the diamond, more metal you will see... I want to see more diamond and less metal... I gave my Martini studs to Ash, they look pretty darn big on her.. She wears them all the time... I kinda miss them.. LOL!!!

Kaleigh, you need a new pair too if you miss them

common we can get new studs together

how fun would that be?!?!!? yay! thanks! Aw, that is sweet that you gave them to Ash

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 5:46:43 PM
Author: jill_s

Date: 7/23/2009 5:08:09 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 7/23/2009 4:34:59 PM

Author: jill_s

Skippy - how exciting! I just got my new studs (1.06 ctw), and I went with the 3-prong martini. I think it depends on the size of the stones you're getting, six prongs would cover more surface area of diamond (this would be especially troublesome with smaller stud sizes), thus not allowing the diamond to truly shine. I have a preference for more minimalist prongs myself, so I didn't consider the six prong. Although, if you're a prong-lover, then maybe the six prongs are for you. What size are you considering upgrading to?

Click to expand...

ops I should have mentioned I have martini's right now and really like them a lot. I guess since I am upgrading I want to go for a setting that I won't want to change later but I completely agree martinis are great. I just happened to be at Costco today and notice the studs they were selling were in the 6 prong and they looked big but they didn't have the martini's so I really couldn't compare. Mine right now are I think .80 ctw so I would want to go over 1 ctw or more.

Congrats on your new Studs, off to look for your thread jills! thanks for your thoughts.

Click to expand...

Skippy - as an FYI...when I exchanged the first pair of studs I had (0.82ctw) for the 1.06ctw, I noticed a visible difference. Something about that extra .4mm was just enough to make the new earring 'pop' just a little more than the old ones. Both pairs were beautiful, but I'm really happy with the 1.06ers. I *really* wanted 1.2ctw, but just couldn't talk hubby into the price increase! Although I did make sure I could upgrade down the line...maybe as push present for kiddo #2?

Oh I know; Jill I saw Ellen's studs in real life and then I was bitten in that moment. hehee It is all Ellen's fault

seriously it is. haha

I love your new studs; I found your thread and the BGD are FAB

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 6:15:54 PM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 7/23/2009 3:53:08 PM
Author:Skippy123

I do know bezels make studs look bigger too

Click to expand...

(oh ok, Martinis!

)

how did I know you would vote bezels!?! lol, thanks sugar for your thoughts!! I think Martinis are winning though! I think Miss Coats needs some gorgeous bezels

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 9:14:48 PM
Author: makemepretty
I love the look of 6 prong and find that the prongs make the diamond appear more round and slightly larger. I had cz's set in martini before committing to those for my studs but I really wanted my earrings and my e-ring to match. I bought 6 prong settings from betterthanadiamond.com and had my local jeweler set my studs into them. For me, the six prong is perfect and I never worry about which way they're pointing in my ears

Makemepretty, You know that is a very good point about the way the prongs are pointing; I always notice when I am in the car I try to make them match so the points aren't off

eta: off to look at your beautiful studs! We need to see a thread w/these beauties, pweeez!

I really liked the 6 prong I saw today; I can see why you love them, thanks for your thoughts!

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 9:16:56 PM
Author: Lynn B
What size of stones are you considering?

That will impact my humble opinion!!!

Hi Miss Lynn w/her Gorgeous new kitchen!!! Love it!

I have been staring lately at yours and Octbride08's stud pics so that maybe a vera vera good hint. lol

Seriously, I have been looking at your stud pics, love them!!! The upgrade will be my 10 yr anni gift from my sweet hubbers.

eta: I have to look careful at user names because I know all the pink shoes can't be me talkin to myself. lol

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 9:24:42 PM
Author: suchende
I think it depends on the prong shape and thickness. When the prongs are fluted, I think 6-prong style makes the diamonds look bigger.

Yes suchende, I saw those 6 prongs today compared to the 4 prong and they looked BIG. I also saw some 4 prongs yesterday compared to the martini's and the martini's look Big! Thanks for your thoughts

Skippy123 · Jul 23, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 9:43:58 PM
Author: october2008bride
That is so exciting Skippy!! I just got martinis and think they are amazing!! I personally wouldn't want 6 prongs for earrings, unless they were oh, 2 carats each! haha

I personally like the three because it is ALL diamond!!

Hi October, I love your new studs

I keep staring at yours and Lynnb's threads!!!

Thanks for your input, you make a good point and I know I can't have 2 carats each. hehe I love how the martini's let so much light in so the studs look ablaze, super cool!!!!

Thanks for all your thoughts friends

makemepretty · Jul 24, 2009

I quickly took some snaps of my 6 prongs, forgive the bad pictures, I just wanted to show you how they look. In one picture there seems to be a black spot but it''s just a reflection because I actually used the same earring in both ears trying to decide which ear lobe was less freckle-y. Plus my e-ring so you can see how they match. The studs are 2ct total(1ct each ear)

makemepretty · Jul 24, 2009

2nd pic, same earring just different ear because I was seeing which ear was better for pics then decided who cares

makemepretty · Jul 24, 2009

And my ering, 2 ct 6 prong with 2 ct band. It''s nice having everything match. Sorry about picture quality again, just wanted to quickly help out with a visual so it took seriously 2 sec. to upload these to give you an idea.

makemepretty · Jul 24, 2009

The prongs don''t take way from them in my opinion and they still sparkle like mad, letting in enough light. They''re white gold, I have tan/gold walls in my dining area where I used the mirror so it''s reflecting off the settings and earring in the second picture. I love the look of 6 prong baskets but had a hard time finding them anywhere because 4 prong and martini are more popular choices now.

geckodani · Jul 24, 2009

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Ellen · Jul 24, 2009

Date: 7/23/2009 10:24:44 PM
Author: Skippy123
Oh I know; Jill I saw Ellen''s studs in real life and then I was bitten in that moment. hehee It is all Ellen''s fault

seriously it is. haha

I love your new studs; I found your thread and the BGD are FAB

You really were bitten, you were talking about upgrading that day!

Better not ever meet Miss Lynn.....

Tacori E-ring · Jul 24, 2009

I don''t like martinis so I would go with their EIGHT prong or bezel

Skippy123 · Jul 24, 2009

Date: 7/24/2009 1:27:43 PM
Author: makemepretty
I quickly took some snaps of my 6 prongs, forgive the bad pictures, I just wanted to show you how they look. In one picture there seems to be a black spot but it's just a reflection because I actually used the same earring in both ears trying to decide which ear lobe was less freckle-y. Plus my e-ring so you can see how they match. The studs are 2ct total(1ct each ear)

HOLY SMOKES BATMAN,

you need a thread on these babies

They are fabulous on you!!!!

Love them

Thank you Makemepretty

Skippy123 · Jul 24, 2009

Date: 7/24/2009 1:34:56 PM
Author: makemepretty
And my ering, 2 ct 6 prong with 2 ct band. It's nice having everything match. Sorry about picture quality again, just wanted to quickly help out with a visual so it took seriously 2 sec. to upload these to give you an idea.

WOWZER and this ring MAKEMEPRTTY.

me thinks you need a thread; you have some super drool worthy diamond collection

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