Sunday, December 26, 2010

How to select suitable diamond ring settings that suits your choice

In order to get the best designer collection of the diamond rings one should be aware of the best setting technique which suits your choice the most. The way the stone is held inside the setting plays an integral role in the shape and size of ring. The main aim of using the diamond rings settings is to mount the diamonds in it securely and also let the light to flow through the diamond to give it maximum brilliance. There are many setting techniques available in the market. Few of them are explained as below :

Prong Setting: In this type of setting, the prongs are connected to head or basket of the ring also called the central setting. Its main aim is to form a secure grip so that each prong extends upward and outward from the head. It is available in V-shape. It is usually used for pear shaped and Princess cut diamonds. Mainly used for Solitaire diamonds.

Channel Setting: In order to design the ring with round diamonds this type of setting is used. If there is no center stone at all this setting can be used. It protects the wear and tear of the diamond as none of its edges are exposed.

Pave Setting: Here diamonds are laid on the surface of the ring and cover the entire space as the pave does. It looks like the bed of the gems on the ring which gives a shimmering look. A well designed perfect ring should look like a pave covered with diamonds.

Bead Setting: The diamonds are placed in the style of the pave but they are spaced slightly apart in this setting type. Diamonds used are a bit bigger in size. It is only through the variable shapes of the diamonds the ring is designed which gives a very unique look

Cluster Setting: In this type cluster of smaller diamonds is mounted on the ring to give any desirable shape e.g. a flower. The stones are arranged to give a very airy look but at the same time they are tightly mounted. Shape of the finger plays a very significant role in choosing this setting as it looks different on different hands

Flush Setting In this setting type diamonds are arranged in such an order that they are very well flushed within the surface. Bigger stones can be easily and securely mounted with this type of the setting.

By choosing any of the setting types best designer mens engagement rings can be made. But at the same time if your are designing it for someone else. It is better to select the type of stone and the style of the jewelry according to the person’s choice.

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