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2manybags · Sep 22nd, 2008, 11:41 AM

I've decided on a classic 6 prong Tiffany knife-edge setting for my loose stone, but now I'm having second thoughts. I would love to hear thoughts on what people have here and why you like 4 or 6 prongs.

guccimamma · Sep 22nd, 2008, 12:38 PM

i prefer the simplicity of a 4 prong, but if you are going with tiffany...i love the classic knife edged solitaire with 6 prongs.

eckertle · Sep 22nd, 2008, 03:46 PM

Leon Mege's 4-prong solitaires are my fav.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Sep 22nd, 2008, 04:50 PM

I am assuming we're talking about a round stone?
Also, what carat weight?

kathyinjapan · Sep 22nd, 2008, 05:03 PM

I would choose the 6 prong for a smaller stone and the 4 prong for a larger stone

dearmissie · Sep 22nd, 2008, 06:49 PM

I thought Tiffany's doesn't sell just the setting?? You have to buy the diamond with them?? Anyhoo, I chose 6 prongs. Feels very secure!!

kathyinjapan · Sep 22nd, 2008, 06:54 PM

^ I think she means a Tiffany inspired setting?

ame · Sep 22nd, 2008, 06:58 PM

I am biased in favor of 6 prongs for Rounds, and 4 prongs for cushions, princesses, emerald cut and asschers. I think 6 prongs is not only more secure, it keeps the round shape prominent.

stci · Sep 22nd, 2008, 08:42 PM

I prefer 6 prongs cause the diamond seem a little bigger and very round. It's not the case with 4 prongs.

evekitti · Sep 22nd, 2008, 09:20 PM

I feel 4 prongs make the diamond look slightly squarish, while 6 prongs keeps its round shape.

duckiee · Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:10 AM

6 prongs looked weird on me, so i went with 4. but 6 does feel alot more secure though.

totoro928 · Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:40 AM

I like the clean look of a 4 prong.

grammyr · Sep 23rd, 2008, 12:17 PM

I've had both, I prefer the six prong setting for most of the reasons stated above- It is more secure, dia looks rounder, and bigger, and I think it is just a beautiful, clean look- apparently Tiffany did too! But , try before you buy, go in to a store and try the different rings on, maybe one will look better on you than the other.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:08 PM

still wondering IF we're even talking about round? OP never mentioned shape or size

Compass Rose · Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:38 PM

I banished all prongs from my important jewelry and am now sporting bezel set stones. Much more secure for me, since I lost my first diamond with a 4-pronger.....

Sep 22nd, 2008, 11:41 AM	#1
2manybags OP Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 884	4 prong vs. 6 prong I've decided on a classic 6 prong Tiffany knife-edge setting for my loose stone, but now I'm having second thoughts. I would love to hear thoughts on what people have here and why you like 4 or 6 prongs.
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Sep 22nd, 2008, 04:50 PM	#4
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,707	I am assuming we're talking about a round stone? Also, what carat weight?
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Sep 22nd, 2008, 06:49 PM	#6
dearmissie formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	I thought Tiffany's doesn't sell just the setting?? You have to buy the diamond with them?? Anyhoo, I chose 6 prongs. Feels very secure!!
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Sep 22nd, 2008, 06:58 PM	#8
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,841	I am biased in favor of 6 prongs for Rounds, and 4 prongs for cushions, princesses, emerald cut and asschers. I think 6 prongs is not only more secure, it keeps the round shape prominent.
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Sep 22nd, 2008, 08:42 PM	#9
stci Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec Canada Posts: 49	I prefer 6 prongs cause the diamond seem a little bigger and very round. It's not the case with 4 prongs.
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Sep 22nd, 2008, 12:38 PM	#2
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Wooo Hooo! Posts: 4,228	i prefer the simplicity of a 4 prong, but if you are going with tiffany...i love the classic knife edged solitaire with 6 prongs.

Sep 22nd, 2008, 03:46 PM	#3
eckertle tPF addict Joined: Jun 2007 Location: the South Posts: 1,346	Leon Mege's 4-prong solitaires are my fav.

Sep 22nd, 2008, 05:03 PM	#5
kathyinjapan No longer in Japan.. Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,022	I would choose the 6 prong for a smaller stone and the 4 prong for a larger stone

Sep 22nd, 2008, 06:54 PM	#7
kathyinjapan No longer in Japan.. Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,022	^ I think she means a Tiffany inspired setting?

Sep 22nd, 2008, 09:20 PM	#10
evekitti Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 832	I feel 4 prongs make the diamond look slightly squarish, while 6 prongs keeps its round shape.
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Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:10 AM	#11
duckiee Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 409	6 prongs looked weird on me, so i went with 4. but 6 does feel alot more secure though.
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Sep 23rd, 2008, 09:40 AM	#12
totoro928 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 961	I like the clean look of a 4 prong.
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Sep 23rd, 2008, 12:17 PM	#13
grammyr soon-to-be grandma Joined: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 690	I've had both, I prefer the six prong setting for most of the reasons stated above- It is more secure, dia looks rounder, and bigger, and I think it is just a beautiful, clean look- apparently Tiffany did too! But , try before you buy, go in to a store and try the different rings on, maybe one will look better on you than the other.
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Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:08 PM	#14
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,707	still wondering IF we're even talking about round? OP never mentioned shape or size
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Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:38 PM	#15
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,622	I banished all prongs from my important jewelry and am now sporting bezel set stones. Much more secure for me, since I lost my first diamond with a 4-pronger.....
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