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| An engagement ring consists of two parts. The band or shank that encircles the finger. And the
main setting or head, which hold the centre gemstones in place. The main setting holding the
centre main gemstone can be a claw (prong) setting, bezel setting or tension setting |
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| The shank can be plain or contain small diamonds set into hollows, grooves or channels. Small
diamonds set in the ring setting can be channel set, claw set, pave or bead set, or gypsy set. |
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| The Claw Setting |
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The Soleil
Six claw setting |
The Lia
4 claw setting |
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| One of the most popular style of settings for engagement rings is the claw setting. This style of setting is also known as the prong setting. Depending on the shape and style of diamond chosen, settings such as this can be two or three claws. |
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| A four claw setting is often used in a contemporary style of design to give an up to date appearance. A princess diamond will often
be set in four claws. |
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| For a more vintage or traditional style a six claw or prong setting will be favoured. |
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| For the larger diamond, eight claw settings give greater security. For additional design appeal, the prongs can be crafted into various shapes, but rounded ends are often more popular as they are less likely to damage or be damaged. |
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| The Bezel Setting |
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Le Chic Engagement Ring
with a Bezel Setting |
Niccola Engagement Ring with a
Semi-Bezel Setting |
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| This particular setting has become very popular because of it's contemporary appeal. The bezel is
also known as the rub-over setting and is where
the setting completely encloses the stone within.
The metal, be it gold or platinum is at the same
level as the top of the diamond so making a
smooth view. This is one of the most secure
types of setting and can be customised to change
the look of the piece. For a unique look, small
segments of the metal making up the bezel are
removed to reveal more of the stone. |
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| For a diamond that has been cut to a very high
standard, the bezel in no way prevents a stone
from sparkling as it should not reduce it's
beauty. For other gemstones such as coloured
stones the bezel provides greater protection and
therefore increases the confidence of the wearer.
It can prevent chips and scratches occurring to
the pavilion and the girdle of a gemstone. |
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| The Channel Setting |
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The Electra Diamond Engagement Ring
with Channel set diamonds on shoulders |
The Desiree Channel Set
Wedding Ring |
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| This beautiful setting is a wonderful way to
show diamonds at their most exquisite. This
setting is often chosen for wedding rings that
incorporate diamonds, for the shoulders of a ring
where ultimate sparkle is required, and for
eternity rings. |
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| The diamonds within the setting must be of the
same size. They are then very neatly placed
close together in a channel of platinum or gold,
providing an unbroken sweep of exquisite
sparkle. |
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| For security, each individual stone is placed
within a tiny bay cut into both sides of the
channel. The baguette style of diamond is
particularly effective within a channel setting. |
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| The Pave Setting |
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Victoria Engagement Ring with
Pave Set Diamonds/Centre Claw Set |
Madeleine Wedding Ring with
Pave Set Diamonds |
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| The pave' setting is one of the most glamorous
settings for a ring. It is also known as the bead
setting. Tiny beads of the chosen metal such as
gold or platinum are used to hold a number of
small diamonds in place, giving a sweep of
optimum sparkle. 'Pave' means paved with
diamonds and the term is used when there is a
number of rows of diamonds within the setting
of the ring. |
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| The Tension Setting |
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Engagement ring with a tension
set centre
diamond |
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| This is a very contemporary method of setting a
stone into platinum, generally considered to be
the best metal for this kind of setting. The
setting is used so that light penetration of the
stone can be optimised giving the diamond a
'suspended' quality.
The pressure of the metal on the stone secures it
in place.
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| The Gypsy Setting |
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Gypsy Set ring with Rubies |
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| Also known as a flush mount this setting is often
used for fancy diamond shapes. The stone is set
within the metal so that is does not protrude
above the surface of the ring and only the crown
is visible. |
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| The chosen metal will be cut so that the
diamond can be placed within the recesses
before polishing. Patterns are sometimes cut into
the metal around the stone, such as the star
pattern. |
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