How secure are semi-bezel settings?

[Laila619]

I absolutely love them (see pic below), but I'm wondering if they are good for an active person who does a lot with their hands? Do they hold a center stone as securely as a 6 prong setting? Thank you for your insight!

 

[woofmama]

I am very active in general, lifting & carrying boxes, 30+ lb bags, wrangling big dogs,etc. I felt the semi bezel was perfect for my lifestyle. I do take my ring off while doing housework but wear it everyday to work. I chose my setting because the aesthetics of the overall look make my heart sing, not for practical reasons, but feel it is safer. I hope others chime in as I've only had my ring since October.

 

[Mayk]

Not 15 minutes ago whacked mine on the door as I walked by... Bent the the whole thing to one side. Dented in the petal design on the basket and the diamond looks ok in my loupe. I'm beside myself .... But it's in tact which is more than I can say for my finger which is smarting right now.... Back to ERD on Monday. The bezel held tight...

 

[Dreamer_D]

May that is terrible!

Laila it is as secure as you can get if the bezel is done well! A semi is less secure than a full, of course.

 

[yssie]

Ditto - I've always thought of them as more secure than prongs! Maybe that's the result of spending too much time on JM's old site

That particular setting wouldn't be my choice, because of the hollowed out underside - the hollow would trap water and lotion and stuff and drive me completely crazy, but the Sholdt is one of the most elegant settings I've ever seen

 

[denverappraiser]

Set properly semi-bezels are just fine. Set poorly, nothing will work. It's more about your trust in the jeweler than the details of the design.

 

[Laila619]

Thanks guys!

 

[Laila619]

Not 15 minutes ago whacked mine on the door as I walked by... Bent the the whole thing to one side. Dented in the petal design on the basket and the diamond looks ok in my loupe. I'm beside myself .... But it's in tact which is more than I can say for my finger which is smarting right now.... Back to ERD on Monday. The bezel held tight...

Oh no, May!