Abstract: A method which results in enhancing the aesthetic beauty of prongs used to retain stones in a jewelry setting. The invention also includes the final prong appearance and cuts on different shaped prongs. The prongs are used to retain precious stones including diamonds, and are also used to retain semi-precious stones. The jewelry products in which the present invention prongs are used include rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, bangles, any other jewelry pieces where prongs re used to retain at least one stone. The prongs have the tops modified with a stylized faceted setting. The prongs are cut with a full prong having a double cut and a single prong having a half shape. The prongs are cut with many different shapes including round, square, diamond, flower, oval and marquise.