Have you ever lost a diamond in your 3 prong tennis bracelet

[janetjoan64]

Please help.I have found a 3 prong martini style tennis bracelet that I really like but I have talked to some epeople in the jewlery business and they have not recommended this setting at all. They said that because of the 3 prong you are way more likely to lose diamonds. Whaaaaaaaaaa! I dont like the bezel settings. I like the way the diamonds sparkle more in the 3 prong. Its not my imagination I have jst tried about 20 bracelets on.My question is this- How many of you that own a 3 prong tennis bracelet have ever lost a diamond.Also I am one of those people who would like to wear it on a regular basis. What do you think?

 

[Dandi]

Re: Have you ever lost a diamond in your 3 prong tennis brac

I have had my 3 prong bracelet for over a year, and it's in as good nick as the day I bought it! I'm a scrub nurse so I can't wear it to work, but I wear it most days outside work. I get the prongs checked regularly and none of the diamonds or prongs have come loose or suffered any damage. I suppose theoretically it is less secure than a bezel or 4 prong, as there is less metal holding each diamond, but I think it's like anything - no piece of jewellery is indestructible and needs to be treated as such. I love my bracelet and adore the way the diamonds are accentuated, like they are floating on my wrist!

I reckon if you get the prongs checked every so often, and leave it at home when you pop outside to chop wood or go rock climbing, you'll have that 3 pronged baby for years to come!

 

[Enerchi]

Re: Have you ever lost a diamond in your 3 prong tennis brac

Ah, JJ you have made a decision!!! Great - that is a gorgeous choice and I love the 3 prong martini style as well! I think if you are careful and have it checked regularly, then it should be fine. If you are wearing it daily, then you'll notice immediately if anything is wrong....

Congratulations - when can we hope to view the new addition to your family??

(I forgot that I had a diamond tennis bracelet! Its an ugly 'blob' of a YG bezel set one - I won it about 12 - 15 years ago and I'm sure the diamonds are .01 or .005's!!! Did wear it all the time then sort of transitioned to WG... but I wore it all the time - no matter WHAT i was doing - rock climbing, mining, parachuting, clearing land mines... you know, the usual day to day life of a regular mom/wife in the suburbs!! hahahaha ROFL!! None of the above!)

 

[marcy]

Re: Have you ever lost a diamond in your 3 prong tennis brac

I have never had any diamonds come out of my tennis bracelet and it is 3 prong. Hopefully you are getting your bracelet from someone who has a lifetime warranty and it won't be a problem for you if you do have any issues. I can't wait to see it.