Choosing A Setting For Your Diamond Engagement Ring

When the time comes to find that perfect ring for her

, knowing what kind of setting to choose is just as important as the diamond itself. The ring setting adds style, character, and design to the overall look of the ring. Whether or not you want the ring to be a surprise, it's important to get an idea of your fiance's personal taste. It's also important to consider her daily activities, especially if she is active enough to require a stronger setting. Although there are a huge range of diamond engagement ring settings, the three most common diamond engagement ring settings are solitaire settings, side-stone settings, and three-stone settings.

Solitaire Settings are easily the most classic, most popular setting for a diamond engagement ring. In a solitaire diamond engagement ring, a single diamond is positioned in the center of the ring. Round brilliant diamonds are the most common; however any diamond shape or cut is an acceptable choice. Normally, the diamond is held in place on a solitaire engagement ring by a special prong-setting which looks like a small claw. Prong settings are by far the most traditional and classic of all settings. The most popular prong setting is the four-prong setting which allows for the highest percentage of the diamond to be visible.

Six-prong settings and bezel settings, however, provide the wearer with a bit more security when it comes to the safety of the set diamond. A low setting is also less likely to incur damage than a high setting.

Side-Stone Settings refer to diamond engagement rings that feature a centrally showcased, usually larger diamond accented by smaller diamonds along the sides of the ring, on either side of the central diamond. Side-stone settings are a way to add extra sparkle or a dash of color to a white-diamond engagement ring. Be aware that this style can vary greatly depending on the side-stones used and the way the side-stones are set. Channel-set side-stones are set within the band and are the most securely-set side-stones available.

Bar-channel-set side-stones are set a bit higher which increases the risk of damage. Prong-set side-stones are more delicate settings than both the channel-set and bar-channel-set, and typically feature larger side stones. Finally, pav set side-stones are the most delicate settings since they feature small diamonds inset directly into the metal band with only small beads holding the stones in place. However, the pav setting has become quite popular recently with the growing interest in vintage and vintage-style jewelry.

Three-Stone engagement rings have an added layer of symbolic meaning wound into their beautiful appearance. Three-stone rings have one diamond representing the past, one representing the present, and a third representing the future. They can be nostalgic, but are typically considered to be timeless. Almost all three-stone set diamond engagement rings showcase prong-set diamonds. Frequently consumers who are interested in buying three-stone diamond engagement rings chose to design their own ring and carefully pick out each diamond.

Remember, a diamond engagement ring is an important enough purchase that you shouldn't be afraid to involve her in some of the decision-making, even if it's just finding a way of getting her to admit her likes and dislikes when it comes to jewelry. Whether you choose to involve her or not, it's important to get a good feel for her taste and make sure you know her exact rings size (you want it to fit, dont you?!). If you consider all these factors you will be very prepared when you go in search of her dream ring.

by: Rick Thomas

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