Earrings that sit well in jackets

[Raspberry]

Hi, friends! I’m close to ordering diamond studs, and I know I’ll want jackets in the future. Is there a setting that would sit especially well in jackets? I.e, protrude least when seen from the side, and minimal gap when seen top-down?

I don’t want martini-set studs, but I suspect that’s the best option. Is there a second best?

 

[dk168]

I would advise checking the photos of vendors that sell jackets and see the setting of the studs in the photos.

DK

 

[Raspberry]

Thanks, DK! I’ve found it’s pretty uncommon for vendors to show profile shots. Brian Gavin does, and I do think the stud protrudes significantly. So, I’m hoping some experienced posters will share.

Jackets

Magnificent custom made diamond jackets with open back design featuring 28 x 1.5mm (approx. 0.42 ctw) F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee. Fits 0.30ct center stone set in hand made bezel setting or 0.50 ct center stone set in 3 prong martini or 4 prong basket setting. Price does not include...

www.briangavindiamonds.com

 

[Grymera]

So partially it does depend on the jackets themselves but I find martini (literally the Stuller stock 3 prong martini) to be the hands down best option. I will take some photos and comparison shots for you if you’d like. I have IDJ custom jackets and most of the time they’re curved inward to allow for the base of the stone they’re meant to fit.

 

[ginie]

Hi, friends! I’m close to ordering diamond studs, and I know I’ll want jackets in the future. Is there a setting that would sit especially well in jackets? I.e, protrude least when seen from the side, and minimal gap when seen top-down?

I don’t want martini-set studs, but I suspect that’s the best option. Is there a second best?

I changed my martini setting to Brian Gavin’s Barbara milgrain bezel to match my pendant. They also created these stunning jackets to go with the earrings.

 

[MamaBee]

I purchased really nice jackets for a pair of smaller studs that I have. I never liked how they sat in the jackets. They protruded too much. I had my studs reset into a thin bezel setting. They look so much better because they settle in more than the four prong basket setting.

 

[Raspberry]

Thanks for everyone’s replies, and @ginie those are gorgeous!!

 

[ginie]

Thanks for everyone’s replies, and @ginie those are gorgeous!!

Thank you and here they are with pearls.