What Settings Will You Want For Your Engagement Ring?

So you"ve decided to settle down and tie the knot

. Marriage is a wonderful thing and is a good way to show a willingness to commit to the right person, and there"s no better material reminder of that than a good engagement ring. The selection of the ring is, of course, something that deserves careful attention - it is not just a financial investment, but also an emotional one. There are a lot of choices out there that can make it difficult to settle on just one, but they say if there"s a woman going to get married, there"s a perfect engagement ring for her.

A beautiful and stylish engagement ring can turn even the most affordable diamond appear like the most expensive piece of jewelry. The setting of a ring is made up of band, added stones, and the piece that puts the diamond in place.

Here are the types of engagement ring settings:

Prong

It is the most common engagement ring setting; most couples use this by default. Although it sometimes comes in six hooks, a prong has four locks that hold the diamond in place so it will be slightly above the band. The locks are discreet and slender making the diamond receive an equal amount of light from all sides. Most couples choose this type because it makes the diamond larger and more impressive. Moreover, Prong can also hold a large sized diamond in place better than some of the other setting types.

Channel

This setting places multiple diamonds right next to each other. There are no visible hooks or anything to hold them in place, but instead, they sit in a metal channel to give the appearance of flowing smoothly around the band. In well-done instances, they can look as if they are submerged inside the band, with the exterior of the ring being smooth. This actually provides better protection than most other settings because the gems aren"t elevated, reducing the risk of loss or damage. It also has the interesting feature of making a middle-set diamond much more prominent, if it was designed to do so.

Bezel

The Bezel setting is made up of a metal rim which goes around the diamond or stones and keeps it in place. The edges are very well protected because the rim extends slightly above the diamond, making it secure in its position. According to experts, this ring is highly popular for active couples or individuals because of its sturdy look. This setting makes it the most secure among the options. As a matter of fact, it"s almost impossible to take out the diamond from a Bevel setting without the help of a jeweler. In addition, this setting is very versatile, as it can be molded to fit any shape of diamond.

Pave (Pa Vay)

You"ll love Pave setting if you love your diamond or stone too much. This setting is made up of a cluster of small diamonds encrusted along the surface of the ring. Small beads or tiny Prongs are used in this setting to secure the stone in place. The diamond looks like it is standing freely because the metal pushing it upwards is barely noticeable. Although very beautiful, the pave setting requires more carefulness compared to other settings, because the diamonds are more exposed in this style.

by: Jonathan Miles

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