Over the last couple of weeks I have received quite a few calls from guys, wondering what type of setting they should choose for their future fiancee’s ring.

Here I am going to explore two classic styles, both styles hold ’round brilliant cut diamonds’

The strips of metal that hold a Diamond into a ring are called claws or prongs

Engagement ring with six claw setting

Here are some of the advantages to the six claw setting:
- The diamond is very secure
- The Diamond looks round
- If there are claws at each edge the diamond is protected from accidental knocks
- The Diamond visually looks bigger as the eye is drawn out to the claws.

Diamond engagement ring with four claw setting

And here are some advantages to the four claw setting:
- The setting allows maximum light into the diamond, therefore the diamond has the opportunity to sparkle more
- It is possible to see in to the side of the diamond (for clarities: IF, VVS, VS this is an advantage)
- The eye is drawn to the diamond not the claws

In summary, neither setting is better, it is a choice between advantages. and remember you are welcome to swap the setting of the ring without additional cost, after presenting the ring.

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