Setting a Round Center Stone in a Ring with Platinum Prongs

Quality Assurance Benchmarks highlight workmanship for semi-finished or finished jewelry. Learn how to evaluate the quality of the setting of a ring with platinum prongs.

Evaluate the quality of the setting of a ring with platinum prongs

Close-up side view of platinum, four-prong solitaire with a round center stone

Close-up view of a four-prong, platinum solitaire with a round center stone

Close-up perspective view of a four prong, platinum solitaire with a round center stone

Potential Problems and Engineering Features

The following problems can occur due to errors in workmanship:

Evaluate the quality of the setting of a ring with platinum prongs

Evaluate the quality of the setting of a ring with platinum prongs

Close-up view of a four-prong, platinum solitaire featuring no bearing in the prong for the stone but with a small amount of metal formed over the top of it.

Setting a Round Stone in a Solitaire Ring with Platinum Prongs

Setting a Round Stone in a Solitaire Ring with Platinum Prongs

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