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Diamond
Setting Guide
Read about
ideal cut diamonds and look for discounted GIA certified loose
diamonds to be set in rare vintage antique estate diamond engagement
settings in platinum and white yellow gold. Read about different
types of ring settings like channel, prong, bezel, pave and flush.
Find your correct ring size, select the polish like satin or regular
polish, view your options about engraving inside. Always make sure
there is a option for matching wedding bands and diamond rings. Make
sure rings are manufactured crafted as promised and look for platinum
gold stamping to ensure correct metal is used.
Prong
Setting
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Prong Setting:
is by far the most popular of the setting styles. The diamond or
diamonds are held securely in place by either two (shared prong),
four, or six metal prongs.
Channel
Setting
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Channel
Setting: Two strips of gold or platinum create a dramatic channel for
stones set side-by-side. The gems are set flush with the metal,
offering protection from snags, but slightly diminishing the ability
for light to shine through.
Bar
Setting
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Bar Setting:
This is a form of channel setting, except the diamonds are set in
channels across a ring, and stones on each end of the channel are
exposed at the edges of the mounting instead of being secured in metal.
Pave
Setting
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Pave Setting:
In this type of setting, diamonds are fit into tapered holes and set
almost level with the surface of the ring.
Invisible
Setting
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Invisible
Setting: diamonds are placed tightly next to each other with the
metal of the setting concealed underneath the diamonds, allowing them
to form a continuos surface.
Bezel
Setting
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Bezel Setting:
A bezel is a band of metal that surrounds the diamond and holds it in
place. They have become popular now as attractive settings for
diamonds. The bezel may either fully or partially encircle the diamond. |
