Show 'us' what "Center Stone" claws look like. => 16 photos.

These are the most common shapes of "center stone claws". There are other configurations, but these are the best in my estimation.

 From the drawings, here are the almost life-like drawings for you to appreciate.

 In this photo, the setter cut into metal with little care, as seen on the 'left claw'. On the 'right claw', shows the correct cutting. The curvature of the Pavilion-facet will nicely fit against the claws.

 Here are 4 styles of 'claw-tip' patterns. It's best to have a variety, in your inventory than to pick just one pattern for all of your rings.

 On this ring there are 8 claws to give additional support, even the claws are gingerly shaped for this expensive Asscher-Cut gemstone.

 On this photo, you can see 4 shapes of claws, each design is worthy of being used.

 This yellow setting will put a shade of metal into the stone. In return, it will give a yellow tint into the diamond.

 This ring has a  collection of small sized diamonds on EACH claw. I, as a Diamond Setter would set these small stones long before the large stone went in.

 I would also 'pre-cut' the centre-stone claw tips, as all that remains is to carefully place the large diamond into those claws.

 To avoid claws that will cover much of the beautiful gemstones. The designer and jeweller worked together 'as a team' to give harmony to the claws.

                          Good Grief, what happened here?

 The client saw that there were 4 claws in need of repairing. The jeweller 'gently' removed the large center stone and decided to do full restoration on this well-worn engagement ring.

 The jeweller would then supply a new set of 4 claws. Basically, GET RID OF THE OLD POSTS!

 Just doing a simple & basic retipping, wouldn't do justice to the expensive diamond, agree?

 In mounting, an "Asscher-Cut" diamond need two things => SECURITY & SECURITY.

 In this ring, you need to have security in the 'claw basket' and security in the claws themselves.

 In these diagrams are where the multiple claws would be situated. A 'grouping of claws' should be placed  in close proximity on the "Kite Facets" as being shown.

This "Halo Setting" will make the centre stone look larger. All of the diamonds are to be set closely set with little, or no spaces. Thus giving the client a sight of wearing a larger diamond.

 These 'pointed claws' blend into the gemstone, thus avoiding a round piece of metal covering the stone.

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 On this 4-claw setting, I wanted to show what delicate filing can achieve on a simple claw setting.

1) The sides of each claw are shaped with parallel walls.

2) The back of each claw are trimmed into a half-round shape.

3) Here is MORE delicate shaping, I filed a straight across the front, I even "BRIGHT-CUT" the metal with a Flat graver after the trimming has been completed. I used a Triangular file with a #4 grit on every aspect of shaping the claws.

 My main task is to show 'quality' along with keeping 'security' at all times.

 Any jeweller or setter can set a diamond, but to create a masterpiece is what we are aiming for here!