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Understanding the Differences When Choosing Diamond Engagement Ring Settings
As if there weren't enough decisions to make when picking out an engagement ring, you must now also choose from one of the many types of engagement ring settings to mount your stone. Some of the choices will be obvious; they'll come pre-mounted on the head so you can get the flavor of the complete setting before choosing it. Other times though, you will not be as lucky. You'll have to decide whether to go with a traditional prong-mount, or one of the more modern settings like pave, channel, invisible, tension, bar, bezel, or flush. You may not be familiar with all of these different types of settings, so here's a quick overview of each type so you know where to start.
Prong settings are the traditional way diamonds (and any other stone) are held in place in the ring. The head consists of a number of "claws" that extend up and grab the stone around its edges. If a prong gets damaged, it is possible to lose the stone, but it's also easily repairable. It's the classic look.
Bar and channel-mounts are similar in concept for engagement ring settings, although different in appearance. Channel-set stones are held by their edges, protecting them from damage and providing a clear view of the diamond. Channel set stones are embedded in the ring and prevented from falling out by putting a narrow ledge on each side of the channel that's slightly narrower. Bar mounts use a thin band of metal on each side of the stone to hold it in place while securing it at the base. Tension mounts are a variation of the bar mount. The stone is actually held in place by small channels that slide over the edge of the girdle and hold the stone, again giving it the appearance of "floating" in the ring. Invisible settings use bars too, but they are hidden behind the stone, and rely on grooves cut in the stone's shank to hold it in place.
Another group of engagement ring settings actually envelope the stone within the ring. Flush and pave-set stones are just that – flush mounted. In the case of pave, the ring is usually a metal dome with small diamonds inserted flush into holes the whole way around its surface, giving the appearance of one giant stone but with the glimmer of a thousand smaller ones. Flush mounting is the exact same thing, except that there are usually only a few, larger stones mounted below the surface of the ring. These settings do a wonderful job protecting the stone, but block a lot of the light, thus reducing the diamond's sparkle.
And there you are: Every possible way to mount diamonds in an engagement ring setting. Now all you have to do is decide, along with the stone, the ring style, metal, and shape, how you want your stone held in place. It's just one more part of the selection process. Have fun utilizing your newly-acquired knowledge of engagement ring settings.
You can find the full article about choosing the best engagement ring settings and much more jewelry advice and information on Jewelrista.com
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