Nova Series

Each ring in this collection features six meticulously crafted scalloped prongs that gracefully embrace a stunning center stone, epitomizing classic solitaire design. The six prong design adds extra security and a unique look to the ring. The Nova Collection offers a variety of center stone shapes, including round and radiant cuts, allowing you to select the perfect gem that resonates with your personal style.

What is a Nova solitaire engagement ring?

A Nova solitaire is a classic-style solitaire with a multi-prong scalloped head cradling the center stone on a slim band of roughly 1.8mm. The scalloping gives the ring a traditional, softly detailed look while the prongs hold the diamond securely. It keeps the single-stone focus of a classic solitaire.

What are scalloped prongs and how do they hold the diamond?

Scalloped prongs are shaped with a soft, curved or wave-like edge where they rise to meet the stone, giving the head a decorative outline rather than plain, straight tips. They grip the diamond at its girdle, as standard prongs do, holding it in place while the curved edge adds a distinctive, traditional detail.

How many prongs does the Nova setting have?

The head on a Nova uses several scalloped prongs to cradle the center stone, and the exact count varies by design. The prongs surround the diamond for added security. GOODSTONE can provide the exact number for a specific ring.

How does a scalloped multi-prong solitaire differ from a standard four-prong solitaire?

A scalloped multi-prong head uses several curved prongs around the stone, while a standard four-prong solitaire holds the diamond at four straight points. The extra prongs and the curved edge give the Nova a fuller, more traditional head. A four-prong setting leaves more of the stone open with a plainer outline.

Do the extra prongs make the diamond more secure?

Adding more prongs can increase security, since more points of contact share the job of holding the stone, and if one prong loosens, several others still grip the stone. The curved head cradles the diamond from more angles and is built so the prongs hold the stone firmly.

Does a six- or eight-prong setting affect how much sparkle shows?

A scalloped head places a little more metal around the stone than a four-prong setting does, which can cover slightly more of the diamond’s edge. The effect on sparkle is minor, since brightness depends mostly on the cut. The prongs are kept fine enough to hold the stone while leaving the crown open to light.

Does the prong style make the diamond look bigger or rounder?

The head can make a round diamond look a touch fuller, since the curved prongs ring the stone evenly and echo its outline. Nothing about the carat changes. What the scalloped head does is soften the edge of the outline, so the diamond can look a touch rounder and more filled-out than bare prongs would leave it.

What diamond shapes work best in the Nova setting?

Round diamonds pair most naturally with the Nova setting, since the curved head frames a round outline evenly. Cushion and oval stones also settle well within the prongs, their softer corners echoing the metal’s curve. The traditional head suits classic outlines especially, and a chosen stone can be seen within the head before the ring is made.

Is a Nova solitaire good for everyday active wear?

The Nova suits everyday wear, since the scalloped prongs cradle the stone securely and the slim 1.8mm band stays close to the finger with little to catch underneath. The head rides up on its prongs, so it stays more exposed than a bezel would. For rough hands-on work, taking the ring off keeps the scalloped head from meeting hard knocks.

Can a Nova solitaire be resized?

Resizing is possible in most cases, since a jeweler works the slim band well below the head and never disturbs the scalloped prongs or the stone. The metal comes off or goes on at the base of the shank. Larger changes depend on the metal, but the scalloped head itself is left alone.

What wedding band pairs with a Nova solitaire, and will it sit flush?

A straight wedding band pairs well with a Nova solitaire, since the slim 1.8mm band rides low and the scalloped head rises cleanly above it. The head stays high, so a plain band meets the shank with no gap opening between them. A matched band and a shared metal keep the two looking like one piece on the finger.

Do more prongs mean more places for dirt to collect when cleaning?

More prongs do provide a few more spots for lotion and dust to gather, since each scalloped prong and the curves between them create small crevices. Working a soft brush through those curves with warm soapy water lifts the buildup that a rinse alone leaves behind. A professional cleaning every so often reaches deeper into the scalloped head than a home brush can.

Is a multi-prong scalloped solitaire more expensive than a plain solitaire?

A multi-prong scalloped solitaire can cost a little more than a plain four-prong solitaire, since the extra prongs and the detailing take more metalwork. The premium comes from the extra metalwork in the head, not the diamond, and it remains small compared to the cost of the stone and the metal you choose.

Do the extra prongs snag on clothing more than a four-prong setting?

The extra prongs can catch on knits a little more than a four-prong setting does, since there are more prong tips for fabric to catch on. The scalloped edge is kept smooth to limit this. Having the prongs checked and filed keeps them snug and reduces snagging.