Archives for November 2017

The channel setting is a secure way to set smaller diamonds in a row into the band of the ring, making a metal channel of sparkling stones flush with the shank. Channel set rings feature accent gemstones, which are small diamonds or other gemstones incorporated into a ring to add a touch of sparkle and […]

Setting diamonds separately between vertical bars of metal is another way to set diamonds or precious stones.This is done by using short strips of precious metal, like sleepers on a railway track, placed between the stones. Classic yet contemporary, in bar settings the sides of the gemstones are open, optimising brilliance and scintillation (sparkle). Bar […]

The halo setting refers to the placement of diamonds or other gemstones in a concentric circle or square around a centre stone. The halo setting gives the illusion of a larger centre stone. The extra stones around the centre diamond draw attention back to it, bringing more light and increasing the overall sparkle of the […]