What is the difference between the Diamond Ring four claw and a six claw setting?
A six claw setting has a claw on the edge of the diamond, offering it more protection,
A four claw setting allows more light in to the diamond
With either option you can have a circle of finely polished platinum/gold that joins the claws halfway up and offers additional strength to the claws.
Visually both give a different perspective on the diamond – if you look at the two images below you will see the difference:
Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring
Six Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring
The claw style setting is the most popular type of setting for engagement rings, particularly for larger diamonds. By varying the shape, amount and placement of each claw, a diamond setting can be visually significantly different.
There are advantages to each setting style. Every good diamond setting must be both secure and attractive.
The claws cradle your Diamond in the setting above the shank or band of the ring which places emphasis on the Diamond.
Your stone’s brilliance is increased and intensified by this setting as it actually allows the maximum amount of light enter the stone from all angles. It is this which makes it so hugely popular with diamond ring purchasers.
Here are a few definitions to help you:
• Collet
A collet is the part of a ring which holds the stone also known as a setting.
• Shank
The shank is the band which goes around your finger.
• Shoulder
The shoulder is the transitional part between the setting/collet and the shank.
• Mount
Also known as a mounting or ring mount is the empty ring before the diamond is placed into it.
• Claw
Also known as a prong(s) are the fingers of metal which hold the diamond in place.
The four claw setting requires slightly sturdier claws, because if one claw became damaged it could result in loss of the stone, whereas six claws surrounding the diamond will give added protection to the stone.
Let us briefly cover all the available claw settings:
You can have almost any combination of claws from two up to eight claws, but the general rule is the more claws the more protected the stone is.
In theory you could have two claws, but even if these were thick or chunky there still wouldn’t be much to protect your diamond.
Three claws in practicality would be the lowest amount of claws you would risk, but as this would make it asymmetrical very few choose it.
Four claws, if one were to break, as mentioned above, would result in the probable loss of the stone.
Five claws, as with the three claws and seven claws, will make the ring asymmetrical and most consider this to be unappealing.
The eight claws provide added security for larger diamonds, but many people find the eight too cluttered or fussy for smaller stones.
“I’ll buy you a diamond ring, my friend if it makes you feel alright”
Famous Beatles quotation from their song “Can’t buy me love.”
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