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prong setting and prongs

Generous light incidence and secure hold – the perfect combination for setting a diamond.

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.

The claws

The claws are arranged at equal distances around the stone - usually between three and six claws. The upper ends are bent to fit the stone so that it is securely held and fixed. There are many alternative design options - they can end in a round, oval or pointed shape. The width of the claws can also vary from piece of jewelry to piece of jewelry; very narrow and delicate claws are classic, but there are also wide and bulky ones - in this case the stone is almost hidden and there are only small openings at the corners. One advantage of the claw setting is that it is easy to adjust and is suitable for all cut shapes.

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Diamantring Copenhagen in Weißgold – 3-Krappenfassung

Copenhagen diamond ring

3-prong setting

Diamantring Basel in Gelbgold – 4-Krappenfassung

Diamond Ring Basel

4-prong setting

Diamantring Lisbon in Roségold – 6-Krappenfassung

diamond ring Lisbon

6-prong setting

Verlobungsring Lisbon in Weißgold mit Krappenfassung

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.