Beauty of a ring blossoms only when the setting of the diamond or gemstone is perfect, the grip should be very rigid but at the same time it should excel the mystic shine of the diamonds or gemstones studded in the piece of the ornament. Eclectic diamond settings are generally applied to create an exquisite piece of jewelry depending on the design and style of the artistic ornaments. Investing utmost skill and efficiency in the formation of these glamorous pieces, the range of excellent ring settings for diamonds are crafted by our fine artisans. In order to adorn yourself with the perfect engagement ring setting, it is quite imperative to acquire complete knowledge on the wide variety of gold engagement ring settings that presents the variation in engagement ring styles. A number of elegant and voguish styles are elaborated below to set loose diamonds and gems to secure them in a sturdy metal setting.
Prong Settings
Mostly the iridescent sparkle of diamond or the blazing beauty of gemstones is captured ideally in prong setting. In a prong set diamond ring, the center diamond or gemstone is held in a vice like grip with metallic claws that are stylish as well as strong to ensure safe keeping of the gems.
French Prong Setting
In French prong setting, the diamonds are displayed within flat prongs displaying an exotic look. French prong set engagement rings emit an antique beauty that is highly cherished. Generally, french prong set halo rings or french prong set vintage rings are popular among females.
U Prong Setting
When the prongs are created in the U patterns to hold the diamonds or gemstones in the appropriate place, the type of setting is termed as U prong setting. The disadvantage of such setting is that they are very fragile and thus vulnerable to chipping and damage.
Floating Prong Setting
The setting that beautifully portrays the gems in a thin band, heightening the dazzle of the stones. Creating an impression as if the diamonds or gems are suspended in the air, this prong setting is very much used in side stone engagement rings.
Common Prong Setting
When the set of prongs are shared by two adjacent diamonds, then they are called shared prong setting or common prong setting. This setting provides immense security to the holding of stones. This type of setting is very popular in diamond jewelry industry.
Basket Prong Setting
A modern setting for modern engagement rings, the square engagement rings with princess cut diamonds generally adopt this kind of prong setting. In this setting, the diamond is enveloped by a basket shape square prong setting. It provides firm grip with a voguish contemporary flair.
Number Of Prongs
Depending on the number of prongs, a wide range of prong setting has evolved. Two prong setting, three prong setting, four prong setting, five prong setting and six prong setting are some of the types that are frequently witnessed in the diamond jewelry field.
Pave Settings
The pavé setting is basically a French word that indicates “to pave,” as in paved with diamonds. By setting petite diamonds at close proximity together in such a way that the tiny metal beads or prongs holding the stones in place are less visible compared to other settings, creating an iridescent belt of shimmering diamonds.
Bar Settings
Setting diamonds separately between vertical bars of metal is another way to set precious stones. Bar settings are similar to channel settings, but the difference is that channel settings enclose the diamond on all sides whereas the bar setting leaves the diamond exposed on two sides, held in place by the metal bars that secure the stones on the other two sides.
Tension Settings
The tension setting is named for the tension of the metal band that secures the diamond in place; the result is that the diamond appears suspended between the two sides of the shank. With the help of lasers used to calibrate the exact dimensions of the diamond, the jeweler expertly cuts tiny grooves into the sides of the band, or shank, so that the diamond, or other precious stone.
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Bezel Settings
The bezel setting is the second most popular ring setting due to its modern look and suitability for an active lifestyle. Instead of holding the diamond with prongs, the bezel setting encircles the diamond, or center stone, with a thin metal rim custom-made to hold the stone tightly in place. A bezel setting can be a full or partial setting: a full bezel completely surrounds the diamond whereas a partial bezel leaves the sides open.
Channel Settings
The channel setting is a secure way to set smaller diamonds in a row into the band of the ring, making a metal channel of sparkling stones flush with the shank. The diamonds, or other gemstones, are set closely together into the grooves of the channel and decorate the sides of the band or the entire band. This setting is also popular for wedding bands or stackable rings that feature only smaller stones and no center stone.