Double Claw Prongs: Extra Security, Signature Look – Mapple Gems

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Double Claw Prongs: Extra Security With a Signature Look

In a double claw setting, each prong is split into two, so the centre stone is held at eight points instead of four. It's more secure — and it changes how the ring looks.

Written by the Mapple Gems workshop, Surat · Updated 28 September 2026

Short answer

A double claw setting splits each prong into a pair of fine claws, holding the centre stone at eight points on four positions. If one claw is damaged, its partner still grips the stone, so it's more secure than a single four-prong setting. It also frames the stone with a distinctive, slightly vintage look. The trade-off is a little more metal visible and more tips to check.

Double claws sit between four-prong and six-prong settings in both security and appearance. From above, you see pairs of tiny claws at each corner or compass point — a detail that feels considered and crafted.

Prong options compared

Setting	Grip points	Look
Four-prong	4	Most stone visible; squarer outline
Six-prong	6	Rounder outline; classic
Double claw	8 (4 pairs)	Distinctive, vintage-leaning; built-in backup

From the bench in Surat

The real value of a double claw is redundancy. In a four-prong setting, one worn or bent prong can let the stone shift. In a double claw, each position has a partner: if one tip wears, the other is still holding. That makes double claws a sensible choice for larger centre stones and for anyone hard on their hands. The practical note is that there are eight tips to check instead of four — run a fingertip over them now and then, and have them looked at yearly. Keeping the tips smooth also stops them catching on knitwear.

Who suits double claws

People with larger centre stones, active hands, or a love of vintage-inspired detail. For other side details, see bullet cut accents and milgrain detail.