When a gemstone is set, each prong is cut to fit the diamond's girdle. The prongs are bent to secure the gem by the crown.
gemstone held in place by small finger-like wires attached to the bezel and bend over the edges of the stone.
Small, finger-like wires that attach to a gemstone's bezel and are bent over the stone's edges to hold it in place. quartz Quartz is a commonly found crystalline mineral that comes in many forms. Types of quartz include amethyst, aventurine, citrine, opal, rock crystal, tiger's eye, rose quartz and many others. Quartz measures 7.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. radiant cut A rectangular gemstone that combines the shape of an emerald cut with the sparkle of a brilliant cut. A radiant cut has 70 facets.
Often seen on rings and earrings, a prong setting lifts the gemstone up and away from its band or base, using multiple prongs of precious metal that grip the gemstone in several places.
for faceted gemstones, three or more tapered metal claws (prongs) spaced equidistant around the girdle of a stone to hold it in place
This is the most frequently used method of setting gems into jewelry. Small metal prongs with a vice-like grip are bent over the girdle of the gem to ensure its secure and enduring position in the ring. Also known as a “claw” setting.
The prong setting, sometimes called a claw setting, is the most commonly used gemstone setting and is especially popular for solitaire engagement rings. To create the setting, a gem is inserted into three or more metal prongs that form a basket-like base, and then the ends of the prongs are bent over and shaped so that they rest against the gem to hold it snugly in place.
A very popular ring setting style, common in engagement rings, where metal prongs are bent around the girdle of the gemstone to hold it securely in place, allowing maximum light to pass through.
