Vulnerable Diamond?

[Cookie_tyme]

I really love this setting. I'm thinking of putting my .88 round into it. (Now in a 6-prong solitaire) But I've heard conflicting things from various sources. The sales people at the local store that offers it assure me it's fine. But a goldsmith in another store disagrees. He thinks it's unprotected from getting chipped.

What do you all think? Have any of you seen a diamond chipped in a setting like this?

 

[guilhermeesq]

I think it depends on your awareness of the stone on your hand and how delicate you are with it.

some people forget they are wearing it while others cant seem to take it off their mind and protect the ring hand
i dont open doors reach into cupboards or my pockets with my ring hand. im a bit overboard maybe

 

[BeachGirlG]

I chipped my diamond in a 6 prong setting, so I think it can happen no matter what setting you choose. I had a very thin girdle and must have just hit it the right way.
If you insure it, you really don't have to worry.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I agree that you have to be very careful with your ring, it shouldn't have a very thin girdle, and you absolutely have to have insurance that covers you for any loss, including damage (chips, etc.).

 

[tuffyluvr]

I chipped my diamond in a 6 prong setting, so I think it can happen no matter what setting you choose. I had a very thin girdle and must have just hit it the right way.
If you insure it, you really don't have to worry.

BeachGirl hit the nail on the head. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, having a very thin girdle increases the risk of chipping your stone exponentially. If you do have a very thin girdle, i would consider mounting it in a setting that protects the stone (like a bezel). But as long as it's insured, mount it in whatever makes you happy.

I love that Ritani setting, btw!

 

[SweetAsscher]

hmmmm... I would think it's fine.
It's similar to my setting but mine may be a bit more protected... I do love that look though!
heres a link to mine:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/update-star129-setting-search-is-over.169935/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/update-star129-setting-search-is-over.169935/[/URL]

 

[Dreamer_D]

Lots of people have settings like that. Sure, it might increase the odds of a chip compared to a 6 prong solitaire, but we do lots of things for love of design that are not the most safe option for our stones. Insure your ring and enjoy it. If you cannot handle the small chance of damaging the diamond and replacing it, then it may not be the mount for you.

What is the girdle like in your diamond (will say on the lab report)?

I love that setting, two other PSers (at least) have it btw.

 

[Cookie_tyme]

The girdle is "thin - medium (faceted)."

I went in to my jeweler friend yesterday, and we talked about what I really want according to my lifestyle. We discussed putting my diamond into a full bezel. That bezel would be worked into my 4mm wedding band. I'm liking that idea more and more. It's clean and simple and won't catch on anything. It would sit down pretty low. Also, my stone would be very protected. I would like the bezel to be yellow gold like my band, but rhodium-plated inside to keep the diamond looking white. (It's an E.) I'm even thinking of asking him to milgrain around the center of the shank of my band, just to add a little something. (Don't know how hard that would be, but it's just an idea.) I guess the ring would look something like this -

 

[decodelighted]

Cookie Tyme -- there are MUCH more delicate looking bezels out there if you do decide on a full bezel design. Maybe you prefer the modern chunkier look bezel? I do think a bezel would be more protective than a semi-bezel

What's the overall reason for your reset -- new look? safety? change in metals?

 

[decodelighted]

Sholdt has some MORE protective semi-bezels .... like this one for instance. http://www.sholdtdesign.com/R379.htm. They also have some full bezel designs I believe.