WHAT ARE PRONGS?
Prongs are those small metal tips that hold your diamond or colored gemstone in place. Prong settings are just one of many different setting styles but are by far the most popular. Some other setting types are bezel, or tension settings.
What does a prong setting mean? Prong settings have small metal prongs that hold a diamond or gemstone in place on a ring.
Why do people love prong settings? They allow for a setting that is minimal, sleek, and allows more light to interact with the stone, creating the illusion of a larger and more lustrous gemstone.
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR YOUR PRONGS?
While prongs mostly exist to keep your stone secure, they can also add to the design and are completely customizable to suit your style and best showcase your stone. Keep reading for your crash course on everything ‘prongs’ and what all the options for engagement ring prongs styles and prong settings.
HOW ARE PRONG SETTINGS MADE?
Prong settings begin with the prongs sticking straight upwards. Once the gem is placed inside the setting, the prongs are bent towards the stone to secure it in place. The excess gold is trimmed and finished for a perfectly snug and safe fit.
Although it sounds simple, prong settings involve a very precise process that takes a lot of skill to get exactly right.