Setting a solitaire diamond. 6 prong or 4? Your preference

[DreamingBeauty]

I think 6 looks better.

 

[twin53]

i prefer 4 prongs

 

[fabcloset]

For me it would depend on the size of the center stone. 6 prong for a bigger stone maybe 3 carats and above. 4 prongs for 2 carats and less. That's just my 2 cents...

 

[ame]

A sturdy 4-prong will probably be more secure than a thin 6-prong.

My experience has been the exact opposite. With 6 prongs you have more holding the stone there. If you have one prong broken or pulled back on a 4 prong, you have only 3 holding it in. If you have one prong bad on a 6 prong you still have 5 holding it in. 5 surrounding the bulk of the stone is vastly more secure.

 

[mangowife]

My experience has been the exact opposite. With 6 prongs you have more holding the stone there. If you have one prong broken or pulled back on a 4 prong, you have only 3 holding it in. If you have one prong bad on a 6 prong you still have 5 holding it in. 5 surrounding the bulk of the stone is vastly more secure.

I see what you're saying, ame.... I think my point is, a sturdy setting is more secure than a lightweight one, whether it's a sturdy 4 vs lightweight 6 or sturdy 6 vs lightweight 4. Know that I phrased it that way... well duh! Haha!

I guess in my mind, in your scenario, you're talking about a lightweight 4 vs a lightweight 6, for either to have a prong broken or pulled back...?

And my ultimate, ultimate point (I'm getting there) is that it depends on the quality of the setting rather than the number of prongs.

 

[KathyB]

My experience has been the exact opposite. With 6 prongs you have more holding the stone there. If you have one prong broken or pulled back on a 4 prong, you have only 3 holding it in. If you have one prong bad on a 6 prong you still have 5 holding it in. 5 surrounding the bulk of the stone is vastly more secure.

^^^ This is exactly why I prefer 6 prong to 4 prong on rounds, regardless of the stone size.

 

[snibor]

^I agree.

 

[La française]

I have a little under a carat and I was told that I should go with 4 prong not to detract from the diamond. I do have insurance, but I hope to never have to use it.

I absolutely love that fourth Leon Mege setting...

I wanted to go to a 6 sprong to have it more secure, but as I love the look of a 4 sprong I just got insurance yesterday actually.
I hope I will never lost it and that all sort of injuries are covered.

do you girls have insurance too?

 

[lanasyogamama]

Yes, it's an addendum to our homeowners policy.

 

[ame]

I guess in my mind, in your scenario, you're talking about a lightweight 4 vs a lightweight 6, for either to have a prong broken or pulled back...?

I am just stating that regardless of weight. A 6 prong, sturdy or light will still be vastly more secure as more of the stone is secured by prongs, even if they are lighterweight prongs.