Bad experiences with pointed diamonds?

[AlyceC]

While my BF has yet to officially pop the question, I have started looking into diamonds and settings for when the time is right. From a practical standpoint, I don''t want to get my ring caught on fabrics or injure anyone (my BF''s mother used to cut him with her marquise before she had it reset in a lower setting). Does anyone with a marquise or pear center stone or pear sidestones have any warnings or recommendations? I would appreciate any input!

 

[CoutureFemme]

Hi Alyce, I have a pear set in a cathedral mount from Diamonds by Lauren. I''ve only had it for a few days, but I don''t see how I could possibly cut myself with it. The head has a v-tip that protects the tip of the pear (and the skin of those around me!) and I think it''s great. I don''t anticipate it being a problem. That being said, my friend has a 2ct. marquise that doesn''t have a v-tip prongs. She regularily tears paper while filing in the cabinet. Hope this helps

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Exposed tips WIL break.

It is a matter of when, not if.

 

[valeria101]

Date: 11/11/2005 1:05:44 AM
Author: CoutureFemme
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I have a pear set in a cathedral mount from Diamonds by Lauren. I''ve only had it for a few days, but...

Waaaaaaaaaaait a minute!

Why is this sort of news buried here instead of gracing its very own thread?

 

[diamondlil]

Date: 11/11/2005 2:26:21 AM
Author: valeria101

Date: 11/11/2005 1:05:44 AM
Author: CoutureFemme
...

I have a pear set in a cathedral mount from Diamonds by Lauren. I''ve only had it for a few days, but...

Waaaaaaaaaaait a minute!

Why is this sort of news buried here instead of gracing its very own thread?

Yea, Veronica, what''s up with that?

 

[diamondlil]

Alyce,
I have a pear and had a marquise before this upgrade. The only tme my e-rings were a problem as far as scratching things or getting caught on things is when I had my children. Trying to diaper a squirming baby with a pointy e-ring is not a good thing.

Other than that, my point does not seem to get caught on things any more than I think a prong-set round stone would. I mean, if you are putting your arm through a loosely woeven sweater, any ring is going to get caught whether is has a point or not.

I agree with Gary. If you get a pointy stone, make sure it is protected by a V tip, especailly if it is a ring you are going to wear daily.

 

[AlyceC]

Thank you everyone for your input. I''ve been looking at rings with v-tips, but I was still a bit worried because I can be very hard on jewelry and I''m clumsy.