Selection of a Ring
To choose a ring setting, firstly you will need to select a
style, metal, and ring size. You will probably devote most of your attention
here to know about the variety of options of settings.
To choose the perfect ring, consider what will fit your partner’s
lifestyle and personality the best. Considering your budget as well, her
personal style and her daily activities are also one of the important considerations
that should guide your selection of a ring.
Here are recommendations of various settings of engagement rings:
Prong Setting or Solitaire Setting
A classic Solitaire setting is timeless and showcases the
middle diamond with a single center distraction. Solitaires, which are rings
that feature one center diamond, are the foremost popular style or setting for
engagement rings. The foremost traditional solitaire features an evident metal
band. This is the kind of setting where one single diamond or 2 small diamond
alongside with one single big diamond are taken. As three stone engagement
rings are another prevalent alternative to the normal solitaire.
Bezel Setting
Because of this bezel, the diamond is held more securely
with the thin metal than it might be during a ring that uses prongs setting.
This makes the bezel setting one in every of the foremost durable of the ring
styles.
Tension Setting
The tension setting is named for the tension of the metal
that assures the diamond in place; the result is that the diamond appears between
the two sides of the ring-like for holding the diamond. A major difference
between tension settings and other settings is that in tension settings,
generally the ring is only manufactured after they are sold while other
settings are often manufactured first and then sold to consumers.
There are
numerous reasons for this difference. First, tension settings can’t be resized
easily like in the other ring setting. In some settings, they can be resized to
2 sizes up or down. Also, in tension settings such as pressure on the stone, only
four types of stones can be placed in a tension setting safely: diamonds, moissanite,
rubies, and sapphires.
Channel Setting
A channel setting isn’t complicated and is precise as the name suggests. The channel setting is a secure way to set diamonds in a row into the band of the ring, making a metal channel of sparkling stones which is making this setting unique and customizable as needed.
One great thing about channel settings is that they allow a
massive amount of creativity to go onto the design. The channel itself will
look different to any other type of ring setting. This means there are no
expectations on what the ring should look like. Channels work in lines, curves,
swirls, in white gold or yellow gold. In fact, as time has passed, we have seen
just about every type of channel set design imaginable.
The diamonds, or other gemstones, are set closely together
into the channel and decorate the sides of the band. This setting is also
popular for wedding bands or stackable rings that feature no center diamond but
with the small diamond in it.
Pave Setting
So, the pros of this setting can be the design looks
attractive and the center diamond appears to be bigger than it is. The sparkle
adds to the classic look while the price is comparatively less.
Halo Setting
The halo engagement ring made its first appearance in the 1920s when the style known as Art Deco became prominent. Their current scenario where it has rocketed halo rings to second place behind the classic solitaire as the most favored style of engagement ring. Halo rings are almost as classic as solitaires, but with a stylish twist given to it. A higher carat center diamond looks enormous in a halo setting.
So, in this setting, it boosts the appearance of a center
diamond. It also enhances overall shining due to the surrounding stones with
it. But resizing can be a difficult task, although it is depending on the
number of side stones.
Cathedral Setting
Cathedral settings are elegant engagement rings. The arches
add extra height—making the center stone appear larger and more noticeable. Cathedral
setting typically come in two different styles, an arching cathedral design
that uses metal to hold the center stone, or a floating style that still holds
the diamond in place but give the impression that it’s floating above the metal
band. Many people also assume that cathedral setting is all high profile but
that’s not necessarily true.
This setting basically has the prongs, a bezel, or a tension
setting hold the gem in place and sweeping arches of precious metal frame it on
either side. The best diamond shapes used for cathedral settings are Round,
Princess and Cushion Cut because they are well-supported, and the arches help
the diamonds to stand out. You can choose a cathedral setting mounting for
almost any shape, but the important part is that the diamond is secure and that
the edges aren’t exposed to chipping.
Bar Setting
The bar setting is exclusive in how it holds the diamond in place on the ring. Unlike prong or bezel settings where the diamond is held by
metal tips or metal sides, here the stone is held in position by two long, thin
vertical bars carefully placed on either side of the stone.
This design exposes the diamond with minimal metal
obstruction and allows a large amount of light to interact with the diamond.
The result is a highly brilliant stone in a with the classic design of channeling
in it. Bar settings are like channel settings, but the difference is that
channel settings enclose the diamond on all sides.
The diamonds are more visible as they’re only covered on two
sides, which can make them appear larger than they are. A bar setting is
secure, but it doesn’t have the same level of protection as in a channel or
bezel setting.
Flush Setting
In a flush setting, the diamond is set into a drilled hole in the metal like a band, so the diamond sits “flush” with the band of the ring. This style has gained popularity because of its minimalist layout, creating a sleek and stylish look.
While not many people know about the flush setting, well I
think it’s a great option if you want a ring style that is modern, exclusive
with fashion and stylish while still containing elements of the traditional.
They can be great for both male and female ring designs.
The main problem with this type of setting is that the
diamond is not as visible as in other types of ring settings, because of which
the diamonds look smaller than they are.
Eternity Setting
Eternity bands are a meaningful, symbolic, and beautiful
type of ring design. They are very popular among brides as wedding rings and
are also chosen to remember wedding anniversaries and other special days.
Diamond eternity rings setting were originally created to
symbolize the love and devotion between a married couple or either a mother and
child. Eternity rings setting are either set with diamonds all the way around
the band or the metal – full diamond on the entire eternity rings or with the diamonds
halfway set across the visible side of the ring – half diamonds on the eternity
rings.
There are four main eternity ring setting types - claw set, channel set, pave
set and cut down set.
Split Shank Setting
Split shank engagement rings setting is set on a band that divides as it approaches the center stone. In the split shank setting, the two slender shanks stemming from the center stone. In many engagement rings, the shanks unite at the bottom of the ring, underneath the finger. Some rings maintain the split all the way around. In short, the metal is divided into two at the point of the center stone which gives it a unique and attention-grabbing appearance. It can be designed for either modern or classic look but requires more cleaning from any other setting.
Infinity Setting
It was designed to symbolize the everlasting love, an infinity setting features a unique, beautiful design with an “8” shaped pattern made up of two interlinking bands. Together, these bands form an infinity symbol, giving the ring an elegant, graceful appearance that highlights the center diamond.
Just like other rings, Infinity engagement ring settings
come in a variety of styles and customized designs as per the choices. Some are
solitaire settings with a combination of a beautiful center diamond with a simple
band, while others feature pave-set diamonds that frame and draw attention to
the center diamond.
These were the settings that you can choose for yourself and
for your partner. As your selection for a ring setting is the foundation of your entire ring
design.
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