Which Prong Style Should You Choose? Compared to the past, there are a lot more options for small details in engagement rings today. The prongs, the most important but often overlooked part of the ring, come in a variety of styles. Despite the fact that they are necessary for obvious reasons, most people tend to ignore them or try to minimize their appearance to focus on the central diamond rather than the metal that holds it in place.
Prongs are small metal hooks that grasp the stone's edges and secure it in a ring. Various shapes, sizes, and amounts are available. Each prong can be button, clawed, split, or "V" shaped. Throughout the setting process, the setter applies pressure to each of these points to secure the center diamond.
Claw prongs are used when the prongs taper down to a point (as illustrated on the left in our example). This style is popular because it takes up the least amount of space on the stone's surface, making the stones appear to be invisible. However, button prongs are the original standard, with one side straight and the other rounded. Claw prongs work best on round, oval, radiant, and emerald cut diamonds.
Alternatively, a split prong (as shown on the right in our engagement ring) can be used to create the illusion of two prongs on the stone. This method requires more space, but it can create the illusion of a new form on the stone while adding more detail. Prongs are frequently used on cushion cut center diamonds, which require stronger prongs than most other center diamonds.
In any case, using prongs that are too small for the stone increases the risk of losing a prong or, worse, the diamond. Second, you'll see four, six, or eight prongs, depending on your preference. Eight prongs are seen when double prongs are bunched together to appear as four. The most common concern when choosing between four and six is security, which varies depending on the metal used. Four prongs are as good as six. Four is a fantastic alternative, and it is the more popular of the two because it allows you to see more of the diamond. A marquise or pear-shaped diamond, on the other hand, requires five or six prongs to secure it in place.
The "V-prong" protects the points of diamonds with sharp corners, such as princess, pear, and marquise cuts. While not as delicate or appealing as the previous prong designs, they are necessary to protect the diamonds' sensitive points.
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