Ring Settings

There are many exquisite Engagement Ring Settings to make a choice between. The style of setting you choose for your engagement or wedding ring is just as important as the cut and type of stone selected. Most brides-to-be will try on multiple rings to find the setting that both reflects who they are and suits their particular fingers - in short, the PERFECT ring.

BEZEL SETTING

A bezel or rub-over setting involves a thin band of the main metal of the ring effectively being wrapped around the diamond, obscuring all sharp edges and holding the stone very securely. This is undoubtedly the most secure setting and is the least likely to snag.




PRONG SETTING

Three to six prongs or claws are fashioned of the ring metal and come up around the sides of the diamond, hooking over the top of the diamond to hold it in place. This setting lets in the light necessary for a diamond to truly sparkle and is best used for larger stones or solitaires. A modern variation of the prong setting is the bar setting which allows more metal to be visible while still letting the light in.


CHANNEL SETTING

This versatile and secure setting is commonly used in wedding bands as well as engagement rings. Small stones are set into the band of the ring in a row producing a really beautiful 'line' of diamonds. This setting is an effective and inexpensive option as smaller and less perfect stones can be used. The only disadvantage is that it is harder to clean and doesn't reflect the light as much as a raised stone.


CLUSTER SETTING

A collection of smaller gems or diamonds are grouped together in a cluster formation in this setting. This option allows colours to be mixed and patterns to be made. Having a cluster of small diamonds grouped together gives the illusion of a larger, more expensive stone without the hefty price tag.




TENSION SETTING

Arguably the least secure setting available, tension setting involves the stones being held only by small grooves carved into the sides of the band. The diamond looks as if it is suspended between two overlapping sections of the ring band. This type of ring cannot be re-sized without losing the tension necessary to hold the stone in place.



MIXED OR VARIED SETTINGS

More than one setting in a ring is very common. Often a solitaire will have channel set diamonds along the band or multiple stones will be set at different levels.


With so many types of settings available, the bride to be is limited only by her imagination and will be able to find - or create - that Perfect ring.