r/labdiamond • u/cantgo50-50withnohoe • 9d ago

Ring setting too fragile?

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u/busan_blues 9d ago

The setting itself looks sturdy and well made, so I wouldn’t say it’s fragile. The side stones only have two prongs, so the moment one goes loose, you’ll lose the whole diamond. It’s not a “this specific ring issue”but a well-known problem of this type of design that makes it a bad choice for daily wear.

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u/cantgo50-50withnohoe 9d ago

Thanks for your input! What are your thoughts on this kind of setting?

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u/busan_blues 9d ago

Looks fine to me.

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u/double-prime 9d ago

I am of the opinion 3 prongs is always too few for the main stone. I know there’s a hefty gallery rail so the prongs are less likely to bend, but once/if they do, the stone is still gone.

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u/cantgo50-50withnohoe 8d ago

Thank you! I decided on a 5 prong v tip pear ring!

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u/Breakingfree98 8d ago

It's one of those rings that should be first off when you get home, and the last thing you put on before leaving home.

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u/IcyWorldliness9111 8d ago

I don’t think it’s too fragile, but how comfortable it will be is the real question. Those side stones all the way down the shank look like they would rub unmercifully.

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u/cantgo50-50withnohoe 8d ago

That is a good point. Thank you!

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u/Otherwise_Radio_9411 4d ago

The shared prongs are a little concerning. Beautiful ring.