A classic diamond prong setting allows your diamond to stand out

Claw or prong settings are the most common settings for gemstones of any description & not just diamonds; they are very popular when it comes to a setting for solitaire engagement rings and you will have undoubtedly seen a prong set diamond ring before. The diamond is set into three or more prongs which form a type of open basket & then they are manipulated into shape so the ends rest against the crown & just past the diamond’s girdle (its widest part) & this then holds the stone in place in the engagement ring prong setting. The ends of the prongs are usually rounded though they can be worked into delicate & decorative shapes. 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 prong set diamond band and your finger.

If you choose an engagement ring that has more than one stone, such as the popular 3 stone engagement ring then you will want to become familiar with the various diamond engagement rings settings that will hold multiple stones. For example, the channel setting is so named because each diamond rests in its own channel. The channel setting is popular when you have several small diamonds. In this type of setting, the diamonds are flush with the mounting and there are no prongs that can get caught on clothing or other items.

You should ensure the prong setting is tight and the stone fits snugly; make sure none of the prongs are loose or left hanging as they will quickly snag clothing or become lose and you risk losing your diamond. The diamond itself should fit in the “basket” formed by the prongs in a straight & level fashion & not be lopsided or uneven. In addition, make sure the prongs themselves are robust enough to keep the stone in place – too thin and they will be liable to breaking or wearing away which again risks losing the diamond.

For diamond rings that are comprised of multiple diamonds, you can use multiple settings. For example, you can have a prong setting hold the largest diamond in the middle and then you can elect to have a bar or channel setting hold the smaller diamonds on either side of the larger diamond. Seek the advice of a qualified jeweler when it is time to choose diamond engagement rings settings so that you will get the appropriate setting for the cut of diamond you have chosen.

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