Holding diamonds onto the band of engagement rings is done by mountings or settings, which are part of the overall ring design. In most cases the most popular types of settings are prong settings, however there are many other types of settings that are just as effective and can really add to the overall appearance of any style of traditional or modern engagement rings.
Many engagement rings settings are designed specifically to maximize the amount of light that can enter the diamond both from the top as well as the sides. This light entering into the diamond causes the flashes in color that make diamonds such an appealing stone for engagement rings and other types of jewelry. Mountings also elevate the diamond above the band, providing more options for capturing light as the hand moves.
There are some solid types of mountings that also are designed to maximum the security of the diamond but also attract light. One such option is the bezel setting, very common on both antique and modern styles of engagement rings. Bezel settings are like a collar around the gem and can be full or half, depending on the style of the ring and the shape of the diamond.
Many women don't want raised diamonds on engagement rings and prefer the diamonds to be set into the band. This style, known as channel setting, is actually a very secure way to keep moderate to small sized diamonds securely in the band. A groove or channel is formed down the center of the ring to hold the base of the diamonds. A smaller channel close to the ring's surface holds the edges of the round or baguette diamonds into the channel. The diamonds then reflect light through each other as well as down the channel for a dazzling look.
Bar channel settings have literally metal bars between each of the diamonds in the groove. These types of engagement rings often are in white gold or platinum since the reflective surface of the metal enhances the light entering into the diamonds.
Ornate types of settings are called bead settings on engagement rings. Smaller or larger drops or beads of metal are engraved and styled to both add to the appearance of the ring but also secure the diamonds and other gems in place.
Pave settings are usually reserved for smaller sized diamonds and diamond chips. These settings are almost invisible with the individual diamonds each inserted into small holes in the engagement ring's band. Very tiny beads of metal are then used to secure the diamonds in place. The result is a solid paved with diamonds look on the band.
Checking the settings on engagement rings, regardless of the setting style, is very important. Jewelry stores often offer free inspections of engagement rings and other diamond jewelry to determine if there is any need for repair.
Many engagement rings settings are designed specifically to maximize the amount of light that can enter the diamond both from the top as well as the sides. This light entering into the diamond causes the flashes in color that make diamonds such an appealing stone for engagement rings and other types of jewelry. Mountings also elevate the diamond above the band, providing more options for capturing light as the hand moves.
There are some solid types of mountings that also are designed to maximum the security of the diamond but also attract light. One such option is the bezel setting, very common on both antique and modern styles of engagement rings. Bezel settings are like a collar around the gem and can be full or half, depending on the style of the ring and the shape of the diamond.
Many women don't want raised diamonds on engagement rings and prefer the diamonds to be set into the band. This style, known as channel setting, is actually a very secure way to keep moderate to small sized diamonds securely in the band. A groove or channel is formed down the center of the ring to hold the base of the diamonds. A smaller channel close to the ring's surface holds the edges of the round or baguette diamonds into the channel. The diamonds then reflect light through each other as well as down the channel for a dazzling look.
Bar channel settings have literally metal bars between each of the diamonds in the groove. These types of engagement rings often are in white gold or platinum since the reflective surface of the metal enhances the light entering into the diamonds.
Ornate types of settings are called bead settings on engagement rings. Smaller or larger drops or beads of metal are engraved and styled to both add to the appearance of the ring but also secure the diamonds and other gems in place.
Pave settings are usually reserved for smaller sized diamonds and diamond chips. These settings are almost invisible with the individual diamonds each inserted into small holes in the engagement ring's band. Very tiny beads of metal are then used to secure the diamonds in place. The result is a solid paved with diamonds look on the band.
Checking the settings on engagement rings, regardless of the setting style, is very important. Jewelry stores often offer free inspections of engagement rings and other diamond jewelry to determine if there is any need for repair.
About the Author:
George Baycan of San Francisco based Simayof Jewelersworks for Simayof Jewelers as a manager and marketing consultant. He specializes in Engagement Rings and Engagement Ring Settings
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