Prong vs bezel setting

[bright ice]

Just curious as to what your preference would be if you were setting an Asscher or Emerald cut diamond? I know either is fine depending on personal preference. Let's say you were wanting Art Deco style, which would you choose?

 

[RockBrat]

I don't think I'd be able to make a choice without seeing the settings being considered.

 

[tyty333]

Bezel...especially for art deco. I love the way a bezel going around the cut corners of an asscher/emerald make the shape
stand out. Are you planning on milgain with bezel or plain?


Hi Brightice

 

[chrono]

Prongs; even if well cut, it can do with more light coming in from as many angles as possible and it is almost a requirement to keep clean all the time because with fewer facets, any dirt, oil, or grime is going to affect the light performance more than for a RB.

 

[liaerfbv]

Bezel.

 

[bright ice]

Bezel...especially for art deco. I love the way a bezel going around the cut corners of an asscher/emerald make the shape
stand out. Are you planning on milgain with bezel or plain?


Hi Brightice

Hi tyty333

Thanks! Yes, if I bezel it I will add milgrain.

 

[bright ice]

Prongs; even if well cut, it can do with more light coming in from as many angles as possible and it is almost a requirement to keep clean all the time because with fewer facets, any dirt, oil, or grime is going to affect the light performance more than for a RB.

Thanks Chrono!

I do agree with you but I am very torn because I love bezels

 

[chrono]

How about only bezeling the girdle to give you the best of both worlds?

 

[bright ice]

How about only bezeling the girdle to give you the best of both worlds?

Do you by chance have an example photo that you can post so I am clear on what you mean?

If I bezel, I would need a gallery design I suppose?

 

[sassy_pants]

How about only bezeling the girdle to give you the best of both worlds?

How does this work, like a prong setting with a basket ring under the girdle? Or do you have an example?

 

[chrono]

No, the gallery will be open to allow light in and ease of cleaning. All the fancy Art Deco stuff will be on top only.

 

[bright ice]

No, the gallery will be open to allow light in and ease of cleaning. All the fancy Art Deco stuff will be on top only.

Ah, Ok!! Thanks

This makes me lean more to ribbon prongs because I want a bit of a gallery. I am going to have a set of side stones so they can be bezeled.

Love these prongs
http://www.langantiques.com/vintage-engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-rings/3-95-carat-european-cut-diamond-ring-gia-i-vs2.html

 

[chrono]

I will do ribbon prongs in a heart beat!

 

[bright ice]

I will do ribbon prongs in a heart beat!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

No, the gallery will be open to allow light in and ease of cleaning. All the fancy Art Deco stuff will be on top only.

Ah, Ok!! Thanks

This makes me lean more to ribbon prongs because I want a bit of a gallery. I am going to have a set of side stones so they can be bezeled.

Love these prongs
http://www.langantiques.com/vintage-engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-rings/3-95-carat-european-cut-diamond-ring-gia-i-vs2.html

Goodness! So many gorgeous settings, so little money to do them all!!!!

You know I adore ribbon prongs! I just stopped in to see what others would say. I do like that a bezel defines the shape of the stone, BUT, the stone you have in mind doesn't need that. I think a smaller one would benefit more from defining the shape, but the light issue Chrono brings up is an important consideration.

 

[bright ice]

No, the gallery will be open to allow light in and ease of cleaning. All the fancy Art Deco stuff will be on top only.

Ah, Ok!! Thanks

This makes me lean more to ribbon prongs because I want a bit of a gallery. I am going to have a set of side stones so they can be bezeled.

Love these prongs
http://www.langantiques.com/vintage-engagement-rings/diamond-engagement-rings/3-95-carat-european-cut-diamond-ring-gia-i-vs2.html

Goodness! So many gorgeous settings, so little money to do them all!!!!

You know I adore ribbon prongs! I just stopped in to see what others would say. I do like that a bezel defines the shape of the stone, BUT, the stone you have in mind doesn't need that. I think a smaller one would benefit more from defining the shape, but the light issue Chrono brings up is an important consideration.

Thanks for dropping in DS

I always appreciate your input

 

[Diamond_Hawk]

Great comments and info in this thread.