Protective Prongs
This pear shaped deep brownish-yellow diamond is held in place by prongs, including an extra prong positioned to protect its pointed tip. Some protective tips are V-shaped, like the one on the next page.
Prong Settings - Pictures to Help You Choose a Prong Setting
By Carly Wickell, About.com
Pear Shaped Diamond with Protective Prong
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- Traditional Height Prong Setting
- Tall Prong Settings
- 4-Prong Setting in Eternity Band
- Gemstones Share Prongs in Common Prong Settings
- Pear Shaped Diamond with Protective Prong
- V-Shaped Prongs Protect Pear Shaped Gems
- Decorative Prong Settings
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