Your ring should be your beautiful reflection. Since this is the basis of the overall ring design, it is very important to choose the right choice from the various ring settings. This should be decided first as it determines the type of diamond to buy.
If you intend to wear your ring all the time, a bezel setting definitely has the advantage, purely from a security point of view. The chances of damage or loss of a diamond from a bezel set ring are much lower than in a prong setting. However, you have that stunning 5-carat diamond and you want to show it off, right? In that case, a prong setting will do just that. You do need to be a little more aware of what you do whilst wearing the ring but, as long as you understand that, a prong might be a perfect choice.
Even the most modest diamond packs a big punch if you choose the perfect setting in which to display it. In fact, every setting has its practical implications, just as it does flair. Some were created to make smaller stones look more impressive — others to help reinforce and stabilize the stone. Still other settings, such as estate or antique have been recreated to mimic a look from the past.