Classic Diamond Engagement Ring Settings
Solitaire Setting
The solitaire is the classic setting for diamond engagement rings. These beautiful engagement ring settings are stylish for all shapes of diamonds - round, oval, pear, marquise, emerald, heart, radiant and asscher. The advantage of these settings is that light gets to the stone and reveals the diamonds' brilliance and true colours. The disadvantage is that the solitaire setting offers less protection for the stone. These settings are the most popular form chosen for engagement rings.
Cathedral Setting
Diamond engagement ring setting styles come in all shapes and settings. Cathedral settings are one the most romantic diamond settings that exist. The center diamond in Cathedral settings are beautifully displayed and securely nested between bands extending from each side, providing protection to your diamond. For a perfect look in an evening gown or tennis outfit' choose these diamond ring settings.
Bezel Setting
These diamond ring settings, place the diamonds within a collar at near level with the surface of the ring. A bezel set diamond ring adds height and dimension, protects the diamond's girdle from damage and fits complex diamond shapes. These diamond ring settings, in white, will cause the diamonds to appear larger than they really do. If the diamond ring settings are yellow, the diamonds set within will also appear yellowish. The Bezel Setting may be used with most shapes of diamonds.
Channel Setting
Channel Diamond Ring Settings is another way of setting small diamonds on two sides, in order to create impressive engagement ring settings. Channel Settings protect the diamonds girdles and are completely smooth. Engagement rings with a channel setting is not recommended for fragile stones. In addition, they tend to be tricky to resize.
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