A diamond engagement ring is a genuine and lasting expression of love. It’s exciting to pick out the perfect diamond, but did you know that choosing the right ring setting can be just as important as choosing the diamond itself? The setting of your ring directly contributes to the overall beauty of the ring by creating the perfect support to showcase the brilliance of your stone. Don’t let the number of different styles overwhelm you. Picking out your engagement ring setting should be fun!
Not sure what the different diamond ring settings mean? No problem – we’ve summed them up for you below!
Prong Settings
In this setting, the prongs act like small claws, securing the diamond in place. The fewer the prongs, the more of the diamond you see. This setting is also incredibly easy to clean and is the most popular ring setting chosen by brides everywhere.
Bezel Setting
Once considered the “old-fashioned” way of setting a stone, the bezel is making a comeback as it is the preferred style for women looking for simplicity. In a bezel setting, the stone is either partially or completely surrounded by a piece of metal to hold it in place. In this setting, the top of the stone sits flush to the setting’s perimeter.
Pave Setting
Pave (pah-vay) diamond rings recall romance, glamor and timeless elegance. The term means to pave a ring’s surface with small diamonds. It’s a beautiful setting for those who want a high-sparkle ring but not a large stone. Designs with many tiny diamonds (or other gemstones) are called micro-pave.
Halo Setting
Popular with celebrities, a halo setting is decidedly feminine and delicate. In this setting, the diamond is secured underneath a metal rim that is adorned with smaller diamonds to make the center stone appear brighter and larger.
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