Prongs on settings...

[JMosher]

I bought a setting that is all 14k WG, even the prongs... but i was told that platinum prongs are stronger... what r yalls thoughts on this?

 

[Isabelle]

Platinum is stronger than gold so I would say that platinum prongs would be stronger.

 

[stryeyes102]

After all my research on p.s i have read one thing over and over:

"Platinum prongs bend, gold prongs break"



So, Id rather have the platinum prongs just to be on the safe side. Better to fix a setting then having to replace a stone!


Just my .02

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 7/18/2008 9:08:21 PM
Author: stryeyes102
After all my research on p.s i have read one thing over and over:

'Platinum prongs bend, gold prongs break'



So, Id rather have the platinum prongs just to be on the safe side. Better to fix a setting then having to replace a stone!


Just my .02

This is what you have insurance for

Neither material is "better" full stop imho, it should come to personal preference and budget.
Keep in mind platinum can bend, as mentioned - if a prong bends out, this will create a loose stone just as easy as a broken one.

I went with 18k YG ring with WG prongs and didn't think twice about it.
I am sure its possible, but I am struggling to think (with a well made ring), how you would achieve snapping a prong..?

Was it your jeweller who informed you platinum prongs are better? They are also alot more expensive..

 

[honey22]

I asked this question ages ago when I was a newbie and I speficially remember Gary (aka Cut Nut) stating that Plat is the bees knees! Enough said I believe, I went with plat, but I am sure WG is just fine too if you want to save a few $$$.

In either material, you need to ensure that your prongs are inspected and fixed immediately a problem pops up. If the prongs are damaged, loose etc, it doesn''t matter what material they are, you run the risk of losing your stone