Prongs!!!

[MINE!!]

Ok... I have been debating on which section to put this question in.... but here goes.
I need some advice. We are getting a 7.8 or so spessartite from Richard Homer for a center for an engagement ring. The setting has a thick shank.. (that''s the band right) With a diamond halo... and two diamond wedding bands .41ct. Well... The bezel (the center of the halo) will only hold a 7mm stone. Since our stone is larger, our jeweler is going to add some prongs to the ring. I am going to request platinum and I was wondering.. On a colored stone... would you recommend 4 prongs, 6 prongs or double prongs? The stone is a round brilliant.

I am afraid that with light(color) prongs that 6 prongs will take away from the rich color of the stone and people will be more drawn to the contrasting 6 prongs.. will 4 prongs be better and would double prongs fancy it up a bit more?

HELP!!!!

Please any opinions would really really really help!!

 

[mingagreen]

My vote would be for claws!! Sounds like a beautiful ring, how long till it is done?? Excuse my ignorance but what color is spessartite??

 

[IrishEyes]

Spessartite is a gem from the garnet species, but unlike the red color many associate with a garnet, spessartite is a (usually) bright orange color. Can also be found in dark yellowish or reddish orange.

 

[mingagreen]

MMMMM sounds yummy!

 

[MINE!!]

I should have the ring finished by end of MAY. Spessartite is a very yummy color. It has different shades, from reddish orange to orangy orange. It is really nice...

 

[IrishEyes]

MINE - are you getting a 7 carat?! NICE!!!!!

 

[MINE!!]

No... I WISH 7 Carat... LOL... My mistake... I meant a 7.7 mm... But I posted the picture in the colored stones under the topic "MINE!! MY Own" It is a 7.9 BEAUTIFUL SPESS!!!