Tension Settings | Tension Set Rings: Diamond, ruby and sapphire in tension set rings are popular as engagement setting and also as anniversary ring. The tension set ring concept is more than 40 years old. More than 50,000 tension setting/tension set diamond rings have been sold. Our tension set diamond rings are manufactured by Gelin and Abaci (G.A.I.) and not by Steven Kretchmer. There have been no known diamond losses due to design or craftsmanship of tension set ring. Every tension set ring is closely inspected to ensure it meets the high standards. Each tension ring is custom made for a specific diamond size and finger size. Each tension product is manufactured with special alloys with a sophisticated technique which enables the metal to retain its memory. Tension set products like tension set engagement rings, tension set earrings & tension set pendants have anywhere from 65 to 95 pounds pressure on the center stone.
Tension Set Advantages: Tension settings are a unique means of showing and selling loose diamonds. Tension mounting is the best method of showing a stone's brilliance. It can enhance the color as much as two grades.
Tension Set Safety: Tension setting is considered to be safe or safer than a four-prong setting. With more than 90,000 units sold, there have been no known diamond losses due to tension set design or craftsmanship.
Tension Set Stone Pressure: Depending upon the style tension setting has anywhere from 65 to 95 pounds pressure on the center stone.
Tension Set Stone Sizes: Tension products (rings & settings) have been manufactured for stone from 0.10 carats to 8.0 carats.
Stones That Can Be Tension Set: Stones with hardness of eight and up can be set in a tension set ring. Stones below hardness of eight like tanzanites cannot be tension set. Rubies and sapphires as well as diamonds can be tension set. Any stone with surface fracture is not suitable for tension set mounting.
Stone Mounting: Due to special memory in tension products all stones mounted in tension products (rings & settings) have to be done by us (no exceptions). Any adjustments to tension set ring (rings & settings) has to be done by us (no exceptions).
Delivery Time: Please allow 10 working days for gold tension products and 14 working days for platinum tension products once we receive your stone.
Metal Options: Tension products are available in 14K Yellow and White Gold Settings; 18K Yellow and White Gold Settings; Platinum and Platinum 18K Gold Settings.