Setting style for a diamond ring?
Yes. It’s a form of art.
It’s how the precious stones are embedded in the engagement rings and there are many ways to do it.
Combining a solitaire using the right technique & balanced design with precious metals is termed as setting style of a gemstone. It is done by professional jewelry designers.
Setting style is essential for 4 reasons
1. Overall beauty of the ornaments
Perfection is crafted, not completed. A diamond ring can be a showstopper even from a distance. Only an accomplished jewelry designer who has an eye for detail can present you with the splendor of a solitaire setting, to capture the humble attention of the observers.
2. Harmony with cut, color, shape and the type of diamond
Reinforced by the knots of amity and cordiality for the end consumers’ delight, a correctly structured solitaire setting would have the virtue to equal the magnificence that diamonds assure. Thus, a suitable pick of setting to match your solitaire’s characteristics can influence the beauteousness of the finished product.
3. Personal style statement
It is a long-standing tradition to wear the engagement ring on the fourth finger of the left hand – the one with Vena Amoris (vein of love to the heart). But, many countries believe that the right hand is the lucky one to wear a wedding ring. If you have a penchant for style, you can always explore various setting techniques and select the one that goes well with your liking or match your fashion statement.
4. Securing precious diamonds for maximum endurance
Invaluable stones like diamonds are often passed down from generation to generation, sometimes spanning centuries. Besides, in a fast-paced world, imagine if the diamond slips out of a ring due to substandard quality of work done on the jewel.
“Make not a ring but preserve it forever.”
Which setting is best for my diamond engagement ring?
Considering the 4Cs of diamond and the basics stated above, there are several ways to secure a solitaire. Tailor-made or a trending design, choose whichever compliments your reflection as well as safeguards your expensive ornament.
Some of the most popular setting styles are:
Prong
The conventional 4-6 claw-shaped prongs make an excellent choice for any diamond engagement ring, perhaps the reason why it’s one of the most widely used setting techniques. Using a lesser amount of metal lets more light to flow through the diamond.
Bezel
Bezel setting makes the gemstone appear larger. Diamond girdle is secured by a metal rim which is often decorated with scalloped edges, or customized using gold at times to forge charming shapes of bezel fit.
Tension
In a tension ring, a diamond is pressure-centered by the grooves cut in the metal. There are no prongs or bezel but a highly fashionable metal squeeze around the ends of a diamond. The tension created by the metal is strong enough, creating an exceptionally attractive piece of jewelry to look at.
Channel
Channel setting is one of the safest ways to secure multiple diamonds in a ring. The gems are inserted side-by-side without any metal between them, i.e., forming a row (channel) between two metal walls to hold the diamonds in place.
Flush
For those with an active lifestyle! The gemstone is flushed (leveled) with the metal surface so that it does not bulge out of the ring. Solitaire rings with flush setting are sleek, simple, and very protective of precious stones for peace of mind.
Cathedral
In the cathedral setting, metal arches (using prongs or bezel) beautifully hold the diamond with extra height above the ring shank, highlighting the center stone with an eye-catching appeal, while making it look bigger.
Halo
Halo designs are known for making a big splash with small investment, because a small-size diamond centered in a halo design would look considerably larger. The concentric circle (halo) of smaller diamonds or other gems are designed to encircle the primary solitaire, enhancing its appearance significantly.
Bar
Similar to channel setting, except this gorgeous technique leaves the diamonds revealed on the two sides for better visibility and increased sparkle. The gems are secured to each other by placing metal bars between them.
Three-stone
With the three-stone setting, the possibilities are many. One may use a combination of colored solitaires, or stylize the jewelry with a bigger diamond for the center position, or even personalize the ring with a pair of colored side-stones like Emerald, Moonstone, Pearls, etc. The pairing of precious stones has its own kind of glamorousness.
Cluster
Cluster fit packs a number of small diamonds, or a mix of gemstones, or a bigger diamond in the center to take any charismatic shape – giving either the impression of a large diamond or a unique pattern of stones. Cluster is not a type of setting technique in itself, but an improvisation of various setting methods to create astonishing pieces of diamond jewelry.