In the end pavé ring settings are just a matter of taste.
Diamond ring open setting.
A popular engagement ring style is to mimic a tension style setting like you see above but in fact the diamond or gemstone is set in the band typically as a bezel setting.
Diamonds in pavé ring settings are inserted into smaller holes within the ring metal and are held in place with mini prongs.
The ring setting secures the center diamond to the ring band.
A popular setting for diamond wedding bands the bezel setting features a metal rim that protects the edges of a gemstone.
The disadvantage is that the mini pave diamonds can slightly distract from the beauty of the center diamond.
As part of our work we provide a full cad design service for oversize ring mountings.
Prong settings that make use of double clawed designs give an illusion that the claws are slimmer looking compared to using a single solid prong.
Bezel set engagement rings are defined by a flat surface that exposes only the crown or top of the diamond.
Channel set rings are created by drilling a channel into the shanks of a ring and placing the diamonds together to create a seamless joining.
For example if you require a 5 ct pear shape empty ring setting.
Prongs or bezels are the most popular styles.
There are a variety of setting techniques used to secure and set loose diamonds and gems for example the classic prong setting gives a diamond greater prominence while reducing the appearance of the metal while a bezel setting creates the illusion of a larger diamond and adds a more dramatic effect.
One of our recent cad commissions involved making a 5 ct pear shape rose gold empty ring setting.
This makes the bezel setting an appropriate style for those seeking a low set engagement ring.
However this type of setting is not for everyone.
Empty diamond ring settings for large diamonds.
Another variation of the double clawed prong is the double rounded prong tips where the prongs are finished with a rounded edge instead of a pointed appearance.
There are several settings to choose from.
The diamond setting is vital to the look of your engagement rings side profile.
The ring in the photo above two tone metal with pear shape diamond learn more about mixed metal engagement rings here is a classic tension setting while the one underneath is a tension style setting.
Double claw diamond ring setting.
Picking out the setting will help you personalize the style of the ring and also help with the ring s durability.
Find out if it is the right choice for you.
Prong settings when done correctly are ideal for holding large stones snugly in place.
A prong setting sometimes called a claw setting is the most commonly used gemstone setting and is especially popular for solitaire engagement rings.