Popular Diamond Engagemnt Ring Setting Types

There are many diamond ring settings to choose from and determining the best one is a personal taste. Regardless, you should be familiar with some diamond ring settings so you will have an education on what is available.

The bezel setting consists of a rim that holds the diamond and completely surrounds the gem. Bezels often have straight edges, scalloped edges, or any mold and shape that complement the diamond. The backs will be closed or open. The Bezel style offers diamond ring settings that make the stone appear bigger than it actually is.

Prong diamond ring settings are probably the most popular and they come in a larger range of variety. They come in six- prong, three- prong, and custom styles such as Fishtail, Belcher, and six- prong Tiffany. The prongs in these diamond ring settings can be rounded, flat, pointed, or V- shaped. The more prongs you have the more protected your diamond is and it can also look a little larger. If you have too many prongs holding a small diamond the prongs can overpower the diamond. The diamond will then appear to looks small compared to that heavy mounting. Experts recommend you should use a V- shaped prong when you choose a heart-shaped, marquise, or pear-shaped for your diamond ring settings.

Gypsy settings have a metal at the top of the ring that is much heavier than the shank. The diamond is set flush into a hole at the top.

Illusion settings are used to make the mounted stone appear larger. These are popular diamond ring settings because of the variety of available to the consumer.

Flat- top and bead settings have a flat- top setting and a faceted diamond is placed into a hole in the flat top of the metal and then the diamond is held in place by small chips of metal that is attached by solder at the diamonds girdle. Many times the metal chips are worked into small beads so it is often referred to as a bead setting.

Channels settings are very popular choice in diamond ring settings. This setting is used often for wedding bands and the diamonds are set into a channel with no metal separating them. Many times the channel will continue completely around the ring, so that the piece has a continuous row of stones.

Bar settings are similar to channel settings. This diamond ring setting combines the contemporary and classic look. It displays a circular band and uses a thin bar to hold the diamond in the ring, instead of prongs.

Diamond ring settings are often used in the pave setting style. This setting is often used for numerous small diamonds set together in a cluster with no metal showing through. It appears that the piece is entirely paid would diamonds.

Cluster settings consist of one large diamond and several small diamonds are used to create accents. Smaller diamonds are used to create a lovely larger piece.

These are a few diamond ring settings available on the market today. Remember that diamond ring settings are a personal choice and should match an individual's personality.

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