Different Solitaire Diamiond Ring Settings
22 Feb 2012 No Comments
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The solitaire diamond ring is the classical diamond engagement ring. A solitaire diamond is a single stone ring with their simple elegance symbolizing unified love. All diamonds are hand-set in gold or platinum settings. Different settings are available in solitaire diamond ring such as
Bar Setting
The bar setting uses a thin metal bar in order to hold the stones on both sides of the ring. The bar setting works well with circular bands and offers a contemporary look for your diamond engagement ring.
Bezel Setting
The diamonds or gemstones are placed by a rim, or collar in the bezel setting.This makes to encircles the sides of the stone and extends just slightly above. This setting helps you to hide chips or other imperfections in your diamonds or gemstones. The bezel setting is secure and an ideal for people with an active lifestyle.
Channel Setting
The channel setting is used to insert the diamond or the gemstones into a “channel” within the ring. The stones will run one after the other, which creates flawless look without separating the stone.This channel setting is very secure and works well with round diamonds.
Half-Bezel Setting
Half-Bezel setting is similar to the bezel setting. This setting also has a metal rim or collar that encircles the stone,but the rim surrounds only a portion of the stone, exposing the other sides of the diamond or gemstone. This setting is a secure setting and allows other stones to be exposed . The half-bezel setting works well with solitaire diamonds.
Invisible Setting
Invisible Setting is the modern setting that involves in, by placing the stones very closer with the metal setting concealed beneath. The invisible setting is an excellent way to show off the intensity or color of your diamonds or the gemstones.
Pavé Setting
In this type of setting, the diamonds are placed into small holes and set almost to the surface of the ring. These diamonds are secured with tiny metal beads. The pavé setting gives the impression that the diamonds or gemstones have been paved.
Prong Setting
The prong setting involves two or more metal claws known as prongs. The prong setting is particularly popular with diamond solitaire engagement rings. The diamond or gemstone is grasped by projecting prongs that form a base. The tip of the prong is bent so that they can rest just over the face of the stone, holding it firmly.This is a secure setting and holds even the most fragile of stones.
Tension Setting
This setting holds the centerstone between the sides of a metal band. A compression made within the band suspends the diamond or gemstonestone and gives the impression that makes the diamond to float. The tension setting is only used for diamonds and allows the diamond to be exposed to a maximum amount of light.
V-Prong Setting
A V-Prong setting is used to protect the ends of the diamonds or gemstones that comes in the pear shaped, princess or marquise cut stones . V-Prongs helps in grasping the stone at the corners, covering their edges with metal claws The ends of these stones are fragile, it is necessary to protect them from damage and hold the stones securely in place.
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