Claw or prong settings are the most common settings for gemstones of any description and not just diamonds; they are very popular when it comes to a setting for the solitaire or multi stone Engagement Ring Prong Setting and you will have undoubtedly seen them. The diamond in a Prong Diamond Ring is set into three or more prongs which form a type of open basket and then they are manipulated into shape so the ends rest against the crown and just past the diamond’s girdle (its widest part) and this then holds the stone in place in the ring.

The ends of the prongs are usually rounded though they can be worked into delicate and decorative shapes to complete the 6 Prong Diamond Ring. The prong setting may be used to set the diamond on a perch high above the band in an attempt to show off the stone to best effect, or alternatively it may be short, that is, hold the diamond close to the band and your finger.

A prong setting will usually have small prongs in order to show off as much of the diamond as possible and to allow maximum amounts of light to enter the stone which will increase the sparkle and brilliance. They are usually the cheapest form of diamond setting as well because they are less complex while at the same time, they lend themselves to being cleaned much more easily.

The protection aspect must be especially kept in mind if the bride is a working woman and wants to wear the ring for most of the time. Since the claws are the main features of the designing of the ring, you should choose their shape as well. The diamond itself should fit in the “basket” formed by the prongs in a straight and level fashion and not be lopsided or uneven.

Depending on the design, smaller claws or larger ones are the choices you should be making. Another aspect that you must ensure is that maximum light falls on the diamond surface. You also should be aware that prong settings expose more of the diamond; while this is great for letting in more light and showing off the actual stone it does mean less protection is provided by the setting.

You have to walk a fine line between showing the diamond to its best effect but at the same time making sure it is protected and firmly held in place on the ring. The best way of assessing which setting and ring is most suitable for you is to try as many on as you can and see which are the most comfortable. You should think about your lifestyle as well and the level of wear and tear your diamond ring will be subjected to; tall, solitaire settings are more likely to suffer damage from being caught on clothes and other objects (including children when they arrive!) than a close, short set diamond more flush with your finger.

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