Prong, bezel and channel settings are among the most common. Each uses its own design and technique to hold the diamond securely while bringing out its size and sparkle, making the ring sturdier and the diamond more prominent.
Other settings are more often found in high jewelry:
- Cluster setting
- Several small diamonds are arranged together to create one large area of sparkle.
- Sunken setting
- The main diamond is set into a base, usually of white or yellow gold, which makes the ring look larger.
- Halo setting
- One or more rings of small diamonds surround a center stone, making it look larger and more elaborate.
Each setting has its own beauty and appeal, so choose by taste and budget. Whichever you choose, if you love it, the feeling the ring holds is yours alone.
