{"id":6563,"date":"2019-04-27T01:48:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T01:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=6563"},"modified":"2019-04-27T05:17:17","modified_gmt":"2019-04-27T05:17:17","slug":"10-reasons-to-consider-4-claw-engagement-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/10-reasons-to-consider-4-claw-engagement-rings\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to Choose a 4 Claw Diamond Engagement Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sancy a perfect design for larger diamonds<\/em><\/p>\n

Why choose a 4 claw diamond engagement ring?<\/h2>\n

Many of the modern engagement ring designs\u00a0that you will see in retail stores and online, favour the four\u00a0claw setting style<\/a>. Across many variations, the same simple design applies to most styles. Four claws or prongs rise towards the edge of your diamond \u2013 the result \u2013 a simple, uncluttered setting which shows off the diamond with the least amount of fuss. Today’s post takes you through some of the benefits to this exceptionally popular engagement ring style.<\/p>\n

1. 4 Claw ring settings are simple
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The claws of the engagement ring are functional. They are there to keep the diamond in place. Reducing the quantity of claws will reduce the security of the diamond. Four claw settings offer the least amount of ‘claw’ whilst still retaining the diamond, safely held within the setting.<\/p>\n

\"Purple<\/a><\/p>\n

The Elsa engagement ring<\/a>, shown set with a large Purple Spinel\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

2. 4 claw settings compliment stone shape<\/h2>\n

Consider the square Princess cut diamond. If you choose a claw setting, how many claws will you expect there to be? Quite simply the shape of the diamond \u2013 having 4 corners, decides the amount of claws or prongs. Unless the diamond is bar-set or tension-set, most Princess cut diamond engagement rings feature four claw settings.<\/p>\n

3. Simple 4 claw engagement rings allow light into the diamond<\/h2>\n

Four claw settings tend to be unrestricted and open \u2013 allowing light to freely pass into the diamond with little interruption.\u00a0More light passes through the diamond, to refracted and reflected\u00a0from the surface of the stone. This helps\u00a0emphasise the brilliance of your diamond.<\/p>\n

\"Replica<\/a><\/p>\n

The Lila engagement ring<\/a> shown with a 3 carat diamond<\/em><\/p>\n

4. 4 claw ring mounts are versatile
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Some four claw\u00a0engagement rings are versatile, supporting more than one diamond shape. Four claw engagement rings with rounded claws lend themselves very well to accommodate round, cushion and princess cut diamonds.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Simple settings can be easier to clean<\/h2>\n

Without the complication of more claws, there is less metal surrounding the diamond in which dirt and grime can be caught up.<\/p>\n

6. 4 claw settings are symmetrical<\/h2>\n

is an important aspect of engagement ring choice. The balance of four equally spaced claws lends to the overall symmetry of the ring. Symmetry is carried through most designs from the perfect faceting of the diamond, through to\u00a0the layout and design of the finished ring. They eye favours balance and symmetry, which are aesthetically pleasing. Four claw settings remain popular for their simple beauty and basic symmetry.<\/p>\n

\"Faith<\/a><\/p>\n

The Faith engagement ring<\/a> features a simple 4 claw setting with channel set diamond shoulders.<\/em><\/p>\n

7. Uncluttered settings reveal the diamond<\/h2>\n

It’s all about the diamond, not the setting. Whilst many people focus on the setting, most of the value of a ring is spent on the diamond. Four claw engagement ring designs allow the wearer and observer to focus on the diamond with less attention drawn to the surrounding setting.<\/p>\n

8. 4 claws give a modern appearance<\/h2>\n

Four claw settings are less traditional. 20 – 30 years diamonds were set \u2013 surrounded by at least six claws to secure the diamond. Six and eight claw settings are considered traditional and the modern four claw setting prevails.<\/p>\n