
Characteristics of the prong setting
The prong setting is characterized by the fact that the gemstone is only held by wire-shaped bars made of precious metal - so-called prongs. In comparison to other settings, the gemstones in the prong setting are visible in their full size and the increased incidence of light from all sides means that the sparkling color and, in the case of diamonds in particular, the fiery light reflection in the colorful rainbow colors are particularly effective. The prong setting is therefore particularly suitable for transparent and translucent gemstones.

Copenhagen diamond ring
3-prong setting
Diamond Ring Basel
4-prong setting
diamond ring Lisbon
6-prong setting
History of the prong setting
The prong setting originated from the claw setting, in which the claws in the Middle Ages were modelled on the claws of eagles or other birds of prey. The strength of the birds of prey was used symbolically for the setting of gemstones, in which the claws usually consisted of three claws. Even today The alternative name for the prong setting is claw setting.
This setting has been particularly popular since the solitaire ring in the Tiffany setting – a six-part prong setting – was developed in 1886. This ring has now emerged as the classic model for a diamond ring. The prong setting has thus become a very popular method, To fix gemstones on jewelry.

Diamond stud earrings
3-prong setting
Diamond stud earrings
4-prong setting
Diamond stud earrings
5-prong setting
Diamond stud earrings
6-prong settingcolored gemstone jewelry
Jewellery processing
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