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Three Stone setting. The three-stone engagement ring setting, often referred to as a trinity or trilogy setting, features three gemstones or diamonds, set in a row on the band, perpendicular to the finger. In most designs, the centre stone of the three is typically larger than the two side stones, but as always, the choice is yours.
Oct 17, 2023 · As with the diamond shape and metal type, the setting is a crucial element of an engagement ring. "An engagement ring setting refers to the way a diamond is secured onto a metal band," explains Nadine Tacorian Arzerounian, COO and design director of TACORI. "The setting is important in both form and function.
- Sarah Hanlon
- Prong Setting & Solitaire Setting
- The Tiffany Setting
- Bezel Setting
- Tension Setting
- Tension Style Setting
- Channel Setting
- Pavé Setting
- Halo Setting
- Cathedral Setting
- Bar Setting
(Click Here for Samples on Blue Nile) The most common and classic ring setting is called a prong setting. A prong is a little metal claw that grips the diamond tightly, holding it in place. Prongs can be rounded, pointed, flat, or V-shaped (the latter being the most common for princess-cut diamonds). Most prong settings feature either four or six p...
(See Similar Sample on Blue Nile) In 1886, Tiffany & Co.scientifically developed a specific solitaire six-prong setting to maximize the light return on the diamond. This plain-band setting has come to be known as “the Tiffany setting,” distinguished primarily by the “knife edge” of its shaft and the design of its prongs. While it is possible to obt...
(Click Here for Samples on James Allen) The bezel settingis 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. Because of this b...
(Click Here for Samples on James Allen) The tension settingis 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 s...
A popular engagement ring style is to mimic a tension style setting (like you see above), but in fact the diamond or gemstone is set in the band, typically as a bezel setting. The ring in the photo above – two-tone metal with pear shape diamond from James Allen (learn more about mixed metal engagement rings here) is a classic tension setting while ...
(Click Here for Samples on James Allen) The channel settingis 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...
(Click Here for Samples on James Allen or Click Here for Samples on Blue Nile) The pavé setting, pronounced “pa-vay,” comes from the French word “to pave,” as in paved with diamonds. By closely setting small diamonds together with minimal visibility of the tiny metal beads or prongs holding the stones in place, the effect is one of continuous spark...
(Click Here for Samples on James Allen) The halo setting refers to the placement of diamonds or other gemstones in a concentric circle or square around a center stone. The halo setting makes the center stone appear larger—a great option to boost the appearance of a small diamond—and it increases the overall sparkle of the ring. They come in various...
(Click Here for Samples on Blue Nile) The cathedral settingis one of the most elegant and classic engagement ring settings. Similar to the graceful arches of a cathedral, this ring setting uses arches of metal to hold the diamond or other gemstone. The cathedral may be set with prongs, bezel or tension setting since the defining characteristic of t...
(Click Here for Samples on Brian Gavin) Setting diamonds separately between vertical bars of metal is another way to set precious stones. Bar settingsare similar to channel settings, but the difference is that channel setting enclose the diamond on all sides whereas the bar setting leaves the diamond exposed on two sides, held in place by the metal...
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The halo setting features a dazzling center stone surrounded by a luminous circle of smaller diamonds. This is a popular style because the diamond halo maximizes the visual impact of the center stone. Tiffany halo engagement ring settings feature a range of diamond shapes encircled by a single or double halo of white or pink diamonds.
Oct 4, 2023 · The Ultimate Guide to Engagement Ring Settings. By Ariel Okin. October 4, 2023. Grace Kelly with the engagement ring given to her by Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Photo: Getty Images. The history ...
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The iconic engagement ring is the tiffany, featuring a classic thin band supporting a simple six prong setting for a solitaire diamond. It was developed by Tiffany and Co. in the 19th century and is still the single most popular engagement ring style to this day.
The head or setting holds the diamond in place. The shoulder is what attaches the shanks to the setting. The shanks are the sides of the ring where side stones can often be found. The prongs are a type of setting. The gallery is the area under the stone – A large gallery equates more light and a brighter diamond.
