Settings Rings – Tips & Tricks

Different jewelers specialize in different settings, It takes a sharp eye and attention to detail as well as patience to be a setter. Claw or prong settings are the most common settings for gemstones of any description and not just diamonds; they are very popular when it comes to a setting for solitaire engagement rings and you will have undoubtedly seen them. Settings rings, the mountings that attach the gemstones to the ring’s band, are an integral component in achieving the right look for your ring, as some are more appropriate for certain gemstones shapes. Here is a complete rundown of the most common settings rings.

Settings Rings

Prong Set. Prongs should be in a size according to the size of stone. The larger the stone, the taller and thicker in width the prongs should be. The smaller tinier stones used to accent a piece can also be set in prongs, these usually can hold with two prongs facing each other. Of course the more prongs you place around a stone the safer, however, prong set rings should be checked every now and then to make sure they’re not worn out. Very important to have your rings schedueled for an inspection every three months, depending also how often you wear a particular ring.

Chanel Set. Often found in bands, eternity bands, bracelets, engagement rings. In this type of setting, a channel is carved into the metal surface, creating two walls each side of the row of diamonds. The top of the walls are flush with the top of the diamonds.

Bezel Set. The stone is held by a wall risen around the diamond and the top of the wall is hammered to slightly cover the stone and hold it in place.

Tension Set. Two walls with a space between that is smaller than the stone, hold the stone in place with pressure that is created. Often seen in man’s rings.

Pave setting. Pave style is when a cluster of diamonds invade the surface of a ring, all you see is a multitude of diamonds shining. Hole cuts are made where diamonds go and special tools carve prongs out of the surface of the metal to hold the stones in place. Occasionally the carved out prongs will wear off and a stone will fall, smaller stones are less expensive to replace.

In general, you should take care not to wear your rings when washing dishes, showering, at the beach or gardening; this way you will reduce the chances of wearing off the settings too fast. They will eventually weaken and need inspection.

They might just require a little tightening, so don’t put off a visit to your jeweler.

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