4 prong vs. 6 prong setting?

[flyingelvisutahchapter]

To show off and protect my new 73 point round ACA...does it really matter if the setting is 4 or 6 prongs? Does 6 protect it better? I want it in a platinum solitaire...

Thanks for your help...

 

[mrssalvo]

If you type in 4 prong settings or 6 prong settings in the search a bunch of old threads will pop up.

Here''s on to get you started

 

[Jelly]

My vote is for a 4 prong setting to showcase more of the diamond. Call the people at WF to discuss what is the safest. I''m sure they will assure you that 4 prong is perfectly safe.

 

[klavigne]

If you like the look of the four prong but want the security of the six prong you could always ask for beefier (sp?) prongs so it''s a little more secure. Personally I don''t like the look of the six prong on smaller stones, on a diamond that size it probable wouldn''t look as good as a four prong. Just my opionion, I''m sure others love the look!

 

[KristyDarling]

My vote is almost always for a 4-prong! More diamond, less metal! It will still be plenty protected.

 

[Dancing Fire]

4 prong....the diamond looks more square.

6 prong.... the diamond looks more round.

 

[february2003bride]

Go 4 prong (unless you are trying to get the "Tiffany" look- then go 6) and get it insured.

 

[lil_jay78]

I think I''m going with a 6-prong tiffany myself four my ACA.

I agree w/ Dancing about the 6-prong looking more round.

One question I have though is that I want to get it set out here in CA. I have a few places I''ve been looking at so far, but I just wanted to know if there is anything to look out for when having my diamond set by an independent platinum smith?