Do you think the base is large enough on the 3 prong cad or should I ask for larger? Thank you @yssie I agree custom needs to be perfect but the problem Imis I don't really know what I will like! Ahhh lol. I don't like much metal and I think that's why DKJ is encouraging me for 3 prongs. I currently have 4 prong studs and they are very pretty. Here they are.
My new ones will be a little bigger and I was thinking of something different. I love the 6 prongs but I'm scared of all that metal. The 3 prongs are beautiful, I'm scared I will have even issues lol but maybe I will be happy because less metal. I fell in love with @RunningwithScissors beautiful 3 prong studs. Do you by chance have any profile shots? I'd love to see the basket.
I hear you @diamondseeker2006 about matching my 4 prong ering. That might change over the years lol. I think I'll end up in a 6 prong ering one day.
So, do you all think the base is big enough on the 3 prong or do I need to go bigger? I have no clue how to read cads and how it translates on my ear. Thank you for your help everyone I really appreciate it. Many hugs!
Here is a pic of one of my studs seen from the side. I really like my three prong. I find that a 3 prong martini style sits down in my ear hole more than a basket bottom. I actually find the larger based studs droop more because they sit on top of your earlobe (making the diamond stick out farther). The settings with no bases nestle more into the earlobe instead of sitting on top of it, therefore gravity doesn't pull them down. I've worn my studs everyday since February (but I don't sleep or shower in them) and they haven't affected my piercing holes at all. But everyone is different.
Also, I find the larger the backs, the more they work as a counter weight to the diamond and keep it from tilting down. I love the comfort modified version of the La Pousette backs that I have, they are so easy to put on and lock into place.
If you are worried, perhaps you should try some on in a few brick & mortar stores (if it is safe to do so where you live) to see what fits on your particular ear, since all our ears are slightly different shapes and therefore the way the earring fits on us all is different.
Honestly, I think which ever ones you select will work. .6 ct diamonds aren't very heavy so I don't think you'll have much or any droop no matter what settings you select. Its more a matter of what style/design you like.
My post above is said with love and respect for all. I know it is sometimes difficult to tell the tone in an online discussion (without seeing people's body language, etc.) So I want to reassure that I value Diamondseeker's knowledge, advice and style and that my post is meant with love and respect for differing experiences. This is a great group of jewelry/diamond fans and I'm proud to be part of it. I love and value every one of you!
Since you have only been here a year and a few months, I honestly thought that you might not have read threads regarding people who had had problems with martini settings stretching their holes. It was not in any way meant to downplay your own experience which is certainly very important to the OP, and I do apologize if what I said sounded that way. People around here change settings often (which is costly), and I think many times it is because there was some aspect that was unexpected due to doing an online order. My own diamond is not reset because I am one who really prefers trying on rings before buying. I 100% agree that the more information people have, positive and negative, the better off they are when they make a decision. I especially agree with you that color is very personal and the recommendations for that will have to do with the person's budget and order of priority of size, color, clarity, and cut (and brand, in the case of those who want Tiffany, etc.). It's all about balancing priorities within the budget (although I won't recommend poorly cut stones ever). I like regular push backs for all of my studs best.
I have a 6 prong setting and don't have a side bar. Not sure that is really needed on the first one. The only negative I see is that the base is small which means the stud is more likely to slant downward. I like a larger base so it doesn't do that as much. Mine are crown style settings. They make it very easy to clean the diamonds.
You're so sweet! Thank you @Big Fat Facets I love the jumbo backs too with the little hearts. The flat basket is great. I need to get the post lengthened but so far that's the only adjustment. Thank you for your enthusiasm! Diamonds studs are powerful as @missy said
Ok folks my studs are here! The diamonds are stunning! The setting is beautiful and David Klass did a great job. Hubby loves them and I think they are beautiful
Well, helloooo Gorgeous!
I love them, @bling_dream19! I knew they'd make perfect studs - and indeed they do! And jackets will be just sublime with them - what a fabulous option to have!
Congratulations on all your stunning new pieces; I saw them all in the NIRDI thread, but have not been able to respond as yet.
I'm so glad they've found their home with you - a little piece of my heart went with them.
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