My observations on Setting Emerald-Cut Diamonds using "Shared Claws" - 20 photos

 This must be one of the most difficult tutorial-essays to administer, why so? We are dealing with one of the most unusual shaped diamonds possible, but it must be shown with the greatest detail.

  I researched the internet for 'wedding bands' with this pattern of using Emerald-Cut diamonds. Here are a select few patterns for 'us' to view.       

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  These triangular-shaped, claw-tips blend in so very well with the faceted stones.

 The ideas of rounded claw tips makes the wearer at ease in wearing wedding bands like this one. There are no sharp edges to be felt anywhere.

 This choice of white gold with diamonds makes the claws be as one with the gold.

 In my 65 years at the bench, these notes leaves me with my opinion that the yellow gold gives an unnatural yellow colouring to all of the diamonds.

 Even a "D" colour diamond, it will still have a yellow tint from the yellow gold.

 I really prefer to see white metal being used with diamonds...of any colour.

 With expensive diamonds in these rings, you will notice that there is substantial amounts of metal over each of the large stones.

With rings like what you are viewing in these photographs THE "SHARED-CLAWS" ARE WIDER & THICKER than other claws that are used in cluster-rings.

 Here is a very good example of using "wider & thicker" claws. Every pair of claws, MUST be holding two very expensive diamonds. At the same time, these diamonds must be held secure at all times.

 The thickness of the metal give a better opportunity to have the 'corners of the stone' to be embedded into the metal. Even using "Princess, Square-Cut Diamonds" must be created with wider & thicker claws. 

 The "V" cut-shape claw design avoids any appearance of having overly thick claws holding the stones. I heartily approve of the decision in making claws like these.

   This "finish" in between the claws has been nicely executed. The wide claws gives an overall tone of good craftsmanship.

   These claws are so well manicured and created into a uniform round shape.

  I have no idea why there are sharp triangles at the corners of the claws? I'd be so afraid if those corners cut into the clothing. I would personally like to see 'double-round, shaped-claws' on each of the 4 corners.

 

 The overall pattern of 'round-tipped claws' gives an aura of beauty. All through my selecting of internet choice of wedding bands, this one ring style would be a definite "10+ out of 10".

 Even using a "Double-Gallery" (as shown) all of these rings are well suited for long-term wearing.

 In my opinion, the size of claws holding these diamonds is a great union of ring designing.