subject: Making Sure the Diamond Ring Is Perfect For the Girl In Question [print this page] Making Sure the Diamond Ring Is Perfect For the Girl In Question
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.
Attractive engagement rings abound, but for simpler ones, just the right setting can make it look like it was worth a million dollars. The setting, in this case, covers a number of details, such as the band and the means by which the central stone is held in place. Any additional stones can fall under this.
Types of Engagement Ring Settings
Prong
Consisting of four to six hooks that suspend the diamond in place, the Prong tends to be the engagement ring setting of choice. Its hooks are slender and discreet, allowing the diamond to receive equal amount of light from all directions. Most prefer this setting because it makes the stone look larger and more stunning. Additionally, this setting can also hold a larger sized diamond than most other settings. Prong setting are traditional and ornate and makes the ring look like an elegant piece of art.
Channel
In a Channel setting, the diamonds are placed right next to each other while sitting on a metal channel that flows smoothly around that bond. There are no visible hooks or metals on this type of setting, allowing the diamonds appear to be submerged inside the band while exterior surface remains smooth. Since the diamonds aren't elevated, this engagement ring setting provides better protection than most other settings. There is also less chance of damage or loss.
Bezel
With a metal rim that surrounds the diamond and secures it in place, the Bezel setting makes it practically impossible to dislodge a diamond in place. In this setting, the rim extends slightly above the diamond, so the edges are well protected. An extremely sturdy and versatile setting, this engagement ring setting is popular among people with active lifestyles. You can basically mold bezels to fit the shape of just about any 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.
