Choosing a Diamond Setting

Diamonds are the most beautiful and elegant gemstone that you can find. There is no other gemstone that can compare when it comes to its brilliance and sparkle. The type of setting that your diamond is set in can either enhance or take away from the beauty of the diamond.

There are many different styles of settings available from the simple, unadorned mounting to settings that are covered with diamonds or other gemstones. Many jewelry stores will have a wide variety of diamond ring settings that you can choose from. The most commonly used setting is the prong setting and is usually used for solitaire rings. A prong setting creates a sort of basket shape where the diamond sits and allows more of the diamond to be exposed. This is a beautiful setting so show off your diamond, but it also leaves more of the diamond exposed and vulnerable to damage.

Another type of setting is the bezel setting. With this setting, the diamond is surrounded by a kind of collar and is much more secure than a prong setting. While a prong setting will accentuate the diamond and make it stand out, the bezel setting will provide a more streamlined look to the ring.

The channel setting is also a very popular type of setting. It is used when there is more than one diamond. The channel setting is where several stones are aligned in a channel and is ideal for those who would like several diamonds or gemstones in their ring.

A good setting, no matter what the style, can greatly enhance a diamond"s beauty.


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