Need advice on engagement rings- tension versus channel settings?

need advice on engagement rings- tension versus channel settings?





I am trying to decide if to get a tension setting or a channel setting for my engagement ring. Does anybody know how good these kind of settings are- regarding security of the stone and durability. Any advice or personal experience is highly appreciated.


I read that tension settings have a 60-80 % failure rate, but I have no idea where this information comes from.


Thanks very much for any helpNeed advice on engagement rings- tension versus channel settings?
Try both on. Some women find that the tension setting is too large for their hands. Others love the modern look of it. Commonsense tells me that the tension setting would have a higher rate of failure, the diamond is just setting between two pieces of metal. If you are looking for a traditional looking engagement ring opt of the prong or channel setting. Most rings only have a four prong setting, pay extra for a six prong setting...it's worth the extra security, if you end up with that type of ring.





Talk to your jeweler about the pros and cons of each setting. Also, talk to your insurance agent about the settings, the tension setting may cost more to insure since there is nothing ';securing'; it to the band.Need advice on engagement rings- tension versus channel settings?
If by tension setting, you are talking about the stone being secured by prongs. You have to have the prongs and the setting checked periodically. I have a round stone with 2 smaller stones around it and I have never had a problem. The center stones are also surrounded by channel set baguettes and I have never had a problem with them, either. However one of my sisters has a marquise cut diamond with diamond shaped hearts on either side of it. She has lost one of the hearts. The jeweler had to re cut a stone to match it. I told her that she needs more prongs on the hearts because shortly after they replaced the one, the other heart fell out. Luckily, she was able to find it and have it remounted. She has to be very careful with the ring. She now wears a plain gold band around her house. Hope this helps!