6 prongs v/s 4 prongs

[hokie]

What are the pro''s and con''s of each or is it just a preference thing? These are the two I have it narrowed down to with this diamond.

Vatche 120

Vatche 106

 

[JulieN]

six is safer, but choose the setting you like and get insurance.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It''s a toss up, Hokie. Mostly personal preference. I like both.

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi Hokie ~

I do believe that more prongs means more security, if you whack your diamond really hard, even if you shear off a prong ... you still have 5 left holding that sparklie in there, as opposed to 4 prongs and shearing off one = only 3 left. It comes down to personal pref''s ... and what are you going to be comfortable with.

No matter what you choose, definately get that ring appraised and have it insured, so if anything happens to it, you will be covered. It''s bad enough to get the ring/diamond of your dreams only to loose it, or damage it ... if it is insured at least you would be able to get another ... but if it isn''t insured ... you would be starting from the point of "I need to save up alot of money once again."

I think I would ask Marie

a few questions.

Between the Royal Crown w/ round channels and the Royal X Prong w/ roung channels ... Which ring sit''s the most flush w/ a straight diamond channel band? To me, and I realize everyone is more accepting than others about the "Gap" issue ... it''s one issue that over time would bother me ... drive me nutso

if there was a huge gap.

Even though both rings have those gorgeous tappered shoulders, it appears that the Royal Crown comes more to a point (Thinner point) ... I love how it just curves upward to the basket. The Royal Crown does have sister remakes to try to be like it, however, I have not seen one that I think is as graceful with the lines as the real deal has. I love the attention to detail to the head, and the "Royal Crown

" and "Matatora''s Lockes solitaire

" are the two "very few" that I actually like for a "6 prong".

Regarding the Royal X Prong, I do like this one as well, however ... I can get nit-picky about lil'' things. For me, it is hard to tell from the picture on Vatche''s website as to how well the tapered shoulder meets up next to the diamond. I would want to make sure that there wasn''t a big gap. I would need to also make sure that the shoulders appear to have a smooth transition as to where it ends and the diamond begins.

Also, To me ... another consideration would be how accessable is the diamond to cleaning? Clean and sparklie ... that''s so yummo!

I think when it does come time to make the final decision, both rings are going to be beautiful ... and personal pref. will win!

Or you could just do "Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe!

Good luck ... your lovely lady is going to be thrilled

with either ring setting and that gorgeous diamond!

Keep us posted.

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi Hokie ~

I just thought of something ...

You might want to think about how important it is for you to see the arrows once they set your diamond in the ring setting.

It is something that I need to email Marie with on my ring that will be at Vatche here anytime ... I don''t want one of the prongs to cover up an arrow ... I want it to look orderly, if that''s at all possible.

Ok ... Nitey-nite.

 

[njc]

Personally, I love the look of 6 prongs (think it keeps the diamond round) and enjoy the extra security it has. But like mentioned above, get insurance no matter what!

 

[snlee]

I love the look of 6 prongs. It keeps the diamond looking round and is safer than 4. Also with a 1.1 ct diamond, 6 prongs won''t overpower the stone. In the end though, it''s all up to personal preference.

 

[Rowan]

Beautiful diamond and beautiful settings. I agree you should get what you like, though six prongs is safer. I like the six prong myself.

 

[DiaDiva]

Safety issues aside, I pick 6 prongs. 4 prong settings tend to make a round diamond look square while 6 prongs don''t.

Ultimately, it''s what makes you happy!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

He just reported that he chose the 6 prong Royal Crown! A very nice choice!

 

[Rosebud8506]

is it really true that 6 prong is more safer? I heard the opposite from the jeweler who set my ring. He said that with the 4 prong there is less stress and its more secured. That is interesting. I really do like the 6 prong though - can''t lie there

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi Rosebud ~

Yes, 6 prongs are more safe. It not only helps keep the diamond in the setting if a prong is sheared off ... which I have done many years ago ... but the six prongs and how they are oriented ... help reduce any nicks, guages, chips in the girdle. I do believe that most nicks etc. happen on the sides as in e/w versus n/s. So, Yes ... 6 prongs are more safe for your diamond.

As with any ring style, 4 prong vs 6, or pave or whatever ... you have to realize how hard are you on your rings? Obviously if your not harsh on them, and check prongs regularly ... 4 prong setting is probably going to be alright. Definately get your ring appraised and insured for "just in case".

Have a great day!

 

[FireGoddess]

There are tons of threads on this very topic if you do a search, you''ll find PLENTY to read!

Six prongs are safer than four. Whether you get 4 is all about the aesthetic you want and like.