Read on another thread be careful of walls with the emerald cut. Is this cut more prone to chipping than say princess or radiant? I had an RB and because of the thin girdle chipped it. I eventually claimed insurance because I couldn't guarantee myself that if it was set in 6 claws the same thing wouldn't happen again. The next diamond I buy will have a thicker girldle and I probably won't wear it as much. I have seen emerald cuts with basket settings. Is this not safe? Does having a French claw make any difference? Cartier have a really beautiful setting at the moment. Emerald cut centre stone claw set with side baguettes graduating in size down the shank channel set. Of course the five carat looked absolutely over the top, but loved the setting. I have also seen this setting on one of the websites with the centre stone half bezel set. It doesn't aesthetically look the same. Any suggestions on setting for centre stone would be welcomed. I have to know that this will work and won't be prone to chipping before I purchase the stones.
ringless, but not desperate.
Sparkles
ringless, but not desperate.
Sparkles
