| If you are planning to design your own ring, or you are thinking of buying a pre-set ring, make sure that the setting of diamond is perfect and matches with the other features of the jewelry. In fact, the way to fix the precious stone on the ring is so crucial that it can make or break the appearance of the jewelry. Only a great looking jewelry can please your bride-to-be.
In these days, a jeweler’s shop has plenty of designs when you ask for the rings. a particular setting makes the jewelry look different from others. Today, there are many such settings available and you can choose from them. These include prong, bezel, and channel and pave settings. These are the popular settings for the rings.
While choosing a particular setting for diamond engagement rings, it is necessary to first know about your or your bride’s choice. Each way of fixing the diamond will give a different look to the ring.
Prong setting is very poplar with the women. This is implied mainly on the solitaire rings in order to give prominence to the sole diamond on the ring. Four to six prongs are erected around the precious stone in order to lift the gem above the ring metal surface. The prongs are bent inwardly for added protection to the stone that is firmly placed in a metal basket. But this setting is costly as a single diamond is usually very expensive due to its high carat weight.
Bezel-set diamond engagement rings have been popular with the women for their additional protection to the expensive diamond. A metal collar is wrapped around the gem so that it does not fall out easily from the ring. But ensure that the collar is not thick and more light falls on the gem surface.
Channel setting for the rings is done by cutting the ring metal in such way that a channel is created on its surface. Then, many smaller diamonds are set into it for a different impression. This is also a good way to protect the gems.
But pave-set diamond engagement rings create the dazzling impression on the onlookers. Many diamonds of small sizes are set on the ring surface. This gives the impression as if the ring is wholly made of diamonds and not of the metal. You can choose to pave the ring up to half of the circle for a mix of metal and gems. Or, you can cover whole of the metal surface by the diamonds, if your budget allows for it.
Whichever setting you choose, make sure that it is perfect for securing the precious stone on the ring. Any loose setting is likely to result in the diamond falling out from the hands of a working woman. You should also prepare a budget for a particular setting of the ring. |
