HOW MANY PRONGS ARE RECOMMENDED ON A RING?

THE ANSWER

Four to six for most engagement rings. Round diamonds usually get four or six. The choice is personal. Oval and pear shapes typically use four. Princess and square cuts often use four with V-prongs on the corners to protect the sharp edges. Marquise shapes need six because of their pointed ends. Smaller accent stones in a band usually have two or three tiny prongs each, or they sit in a channel or bezel setting. More prongs is not always better. Too many prongs cover too much of the stone. The right number balances security with how much diamond you can see.

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