What do you think?

by lawmax » Apr 9, 2002

It would appear from his replies to other threads that Garry does not recommend putting a diamond with a thin girdle in a prong setting. I think others would say that thin to medium is ok. It may depend on just how much of the girdle is thin. He also prefers 6 prongs. If you lose one prong in a 4 prong setting, although they are generally thicker than the prongs in a 6 prong setting, you can lose your diamond. It has happened to people. You can read the thread titled "4 or 6 prong" to see a discussion on this topic.

 

by Garry H (Cut Nut) » Apr 9, 2002

Tiffany use a GIA cert which means the girdle on a 1.5ct is actually a little thicker than on say a 1/3rd ct with the same thickness.

What Lawmax says is true - you could walk past a rough brick wall and take off one pprong with a rub on the wall. I would insure it if it were mine.

 

by moediamond » Apr 17, 2002

Hi Derf,

As long as the diamond setter knew what he was doing, it will be secure for a very long time....
Congratulations and all the best!!