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Mrs Diamond · Mar 20th, 2008, 05:12 PM

Hi everyone, just wondering what your thoughts are on prong/claw vs bezel setting. Which do you prefer for most practical, most secure and showing off the diamond best? I personally prefer a high bezel set for security and practicality but am currently torn over changing to 4 double/split claw to show off the diamond better.

Although my mind is 90% set on having my 2nd ering designed similar to my original with a high bezel, I'm a bit hesitant on getting the claw. What do you guys think? Half bezel is out of the question as it makes the round diamond look oval.

Lola · Mar 20th, 2008, 06:37 PM

I love the look of the four prong "claw"--I agree that it really shows off the diamond. The problem with bezels is that the outer rim of the diamond is covered in order to hold the diamond which makes the diamond look a tad, tiny bit smaller.

I hope this helps you.

Mrs Diamond · Mar 20th, 2008, 07:28 PM

I'm just worried about the security of the diamond as the claws tend to snag and bend. Also it snags onto clothing... do you seem to have this problem also?

Swanky Mama Of Three · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:11 AM

I've never cared for bezels personally. . . a little too much metal for me.

Bride2B · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:34 AM

I agree with Swanky.
I prefer 4 or 6 prongs on a round brilliant....my 4 pronged rb diamond are actually double pronged (very thin & delicate & a little extra support).

Bride2B · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Bride2B

I agree with Swanky.
I prefer 4 or 6 prongs on a round brilliant....my 4 pronged rb diamond are actually double pronged (very thin & delicate & a little extra support).

I found a pic of 4 prongs made into double prongs.
This was actually my inspiration picture for my e-ring that i gave to my jeweler!
My prongs are actually split slightly apart & thinner.

Blue824 · Mar 21st, 2008, 02:43 AM

I prefer prongs as well. Mine get fuzz stuck under them sometimes, but I don't think they have snagged anything like clothing. I have never known anyone where their prongs have bent. If you currently have prongs and they are snagging on a lot of things, maybe take it to your jeweler to have them fixed??

kathyinjapan · Mar 21st, 2008, 04:50 AM

I prefer the look of prongs too. In fact I don't think we even considered bezel set when we were engagement ring shopping

Mrs Diamond · Mar 21st, 2008, 07:06 AM

Thanks so much for your input guys... I guess the only way to really make up my mind is to go in and see the jeweller and choose :)

sinniebunnie · Mar 28th, 2008, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Bride2B

I found a pic of 4 prongs made into double prongs.
This was actually my inspiration picture for my e-ring that i gave to my jeweler!
My prongs are actually split slightly apart & thinner.

i like that idea.. its pronged and bezeled! best of both worlds!

Leelee · Mar 28th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

I've never cared for bezels personally. . . a little too much metal for me.

That's my opinion too.

keya · Mar 28th, 2008, 03:11 PM

I agree with Swanky, not a fan of bezel settings.

lvchicago · Mar 28th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Prongs over Bezel

chanel-girl · Mar 28th, 2008, 11:08 PM

I prefer prongs

dearmissie · Mar 29th, 2008, 05:10 PM

honestly, their both beautiful. but i can never part from my 6 pronged baby.

Mar 20th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#1
Mrs Diamond OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	Prong or Bezel? Hi everyone, just wondering what your thoughts are on prong/claw vs bezel setting. Which do you prefer for most practical, most secure and showing off the diamond best? I personally prefer a high bezel set for security and practicality but am currently torn over changing to 4 double/split claw to show off the diamond better. Although my mind is 90% set on having my 2nd ering designed similar to my original with a high bezel, I'm a bit hesitant on getting the claw. What do you guys think? Half bezel is out of the question as it makes the round diamond look oval.
Mrs Diamond OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 6

Mar 20th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#2
Lola Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 890	Re: Prong or Bezel? I love the look of the four prong "claw"--I agree that it really shows off the diamond. The problem with bezels is that the outer rim of the diamond is covered in order to hold the diamond which makes the diamond look a tad, tiny bit smaller. I hope this helps you.
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Mar 20th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#3
Mrs Diamond OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Prong or Bezel? I'm just worried about the security of the diamond as the claws tend to snag and bend. Also it snags onto clothing... do you seem to have this problem also?
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Mar 21st, 2008, 12:11 AM	#4
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,747	Re: Prong or Bezel? I've never cared for bezels personally. . . a little too much metal for me.
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Mar 21st, 2008, 12:34 AM	#5
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 233	Re: Prong or Bezel? I agree with Swanky. I prefer 4 or 6 prongs on a round brilliant....my 4 pronged rb diamond are actually double pronged (very thin & delicate & a little extra support).
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Mar 21st, 2008, 02:43 AM	#7
Blue824 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,902	Re: Prong or Bezel? I prefer prongs as well. Mine get fuzz stuck under them sometimes, but I don't think they have snagged anything like clothing. I have never known anyone where their prongs have bent. If you currently have prongs and they are snagging on a lot of things, maybe take it to your jeweler to have them fixed??

Mar 21st, 2008, 04:50 AM	#8
kathyinjapan No longer in Japan.. Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,022	Re: Prong or Bezel? I prefer the look of prongs too. In fact I don't think we even considered bezel set when we were engagement ring shopping

Mar 21st, 2008, 07:06 AM	#9
Mrs Diamond OP Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Prong or Bezel? Thanks so much for your input guys... I guess the only way to really make up my mind is to go in and see the jeweller and choose :)
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Mar 28th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#12
keya Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,906	Re: Prong or Bezel? I agree with Swanky, not a fan of bezel settings.
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Mar 28th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#13
lvchicago Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 518	Re: Prong or Bezel? Prongs over Bezel
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Mar 28th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#14
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 930	Re: Prong or Bezel? I prefer prongs

Mar 29th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#15
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