What is wrong with this design? => 1 photo

  I saw this ring online and have now posted it to OUR blog. 

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS DESIGN? (It is my estimation that many problems are waiting to happen.)

  I prefer to display the major problems instead of just writing about them.

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#1) The four claw tips are too high in the Yellow ring. The rule is that the claw tips MUST NEVER BE HIGHER THAN THE 'TABLE FACET' OF THE STONE.

#2) There is no overall stone security, because the joining of the 4 claws was not thought of. If one claw gets moved by accident, the Oval gemstone will get loose and possibly fall out.

#3 Because of the Culet depth of the gemstone, the stone in general must be positioned at a higher level. This will result in the stone getting too much wear and eventually starting to move.

#4 The multi-stone claws on the side might catch the clothing of the wearer.

 If I were the salesperson, I wouldn't promote this pattern. If you tend to differ from my thoughts, this is your prerogative.

Gerry Lewy (gerrylewy18@gmail.com)