These claw settings demonstrate the different techniques in trimming claw tips. The most important aspect of trimming is to secure the diamond.
These claws on the Princess-Cut stone are designed to prevent breakage at the 4 delicate corners. That is why these claw tips are slightly thicker than those usually seen in other settings.
This photo displays a 1.5 Carat diamond. The designer chose security & 'double-claws' just for the expensive gem.
When the designer chose 'double claws' for this stone, it was made to protect the fragile eight multiple corners.
You can see that each of the eight claws covers the sharp points of the Emerald-Cut gem.
1) I selected this photo for the sole purpose of showing that 6 pointed claws are actually covering much of the gemstone. I would have chosen a more delicate claw setting.
2) The yellow gold will reflect much of the 'yellow' into the diamond. When the diamond is appraised, the appraiser will have difficulty with the stone's colour coding.
3) The claws are basically displaying large, pointed tips. These will catch the wearer's clothing over time.
These six claws are the better choice than those shown above.
My own preference would be to use white metal instead of yellow claws.
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