Diamond Settings

Diamond Settings

• The ‘Diamond Ring’ is normally made of several component parts and are quite distinct.
• The Stone will account for 75-90% of the over all cost of the ring.
• The Setting holds the diamond in place and has a vital role in securing the stone. This may also be called a ‘Collet’.
• The Band will endure most of the wear since it is in constant contact with anything you touch. This may also be called a ‘Shank’.

Bar setting

• This features a metal bar that seperates each diamond.

Channel Setting

• The stones are set between two parallels of metal.

Claw Setting

• There are various styles of claw setting with one of the most common as a ‘4 claw’ setting.

Flush Setting

• A neat setting normally for smaller stones and is literally set ‘Flush’ to the metal.

Millgrain Setting

• This is a combination of settings. The stones are set, small grains of metal are then raised to secure the stone. The outside edges are pushed over and then cut back.

Pave Setting

• A very sophisticated look which can create an amazing effect. Each tiny diamond is set almost touching and inbetween, a tiny grain is raised from the metal which secures the stones.

Rubbed Over Setting

• This is a very secure setting in which the metal is pushed over the stone. They can be completely ‘Rubbed-over’ or ‘Semi Rubbed-over’ as this picture shows.

Tension Setting

• This style always looks stunning on a finger creating the illusion that the stone is ‘floating’. It is achieved by 65-95 pounds of pressure holding the stone in place.