• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

J Shalev Diamonds HomepageJ Shalev Diamonds

Diamonds and bespoke diamond jewellery, London

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL 020 7404 4022
  • Home
  • About
    • Our story
    • Benefits
  • Services
  • Collection
  • Loose diamonds
    • Register
    • Login
  • Diamonds explained
    • The 4 Cs
    • Certifications
  • Sell
  • News
  • Contact

GRAIN SETTING

24th December 2017 By Coby Shalev

Grain set rings are set with diamonds or coloured stones held, quite literally, within grains of metal that are raised from the ring to hold each stone in a precision setting. For each small stone this process involves drilling a ‘seat’, or raising a small piece of metal from the ring where the stone will sit. Next the stone is placed in the gap, leaving the raised ‘grain’ of metal exposed to be set over a minimum of two edges. In order to set the stone the setter will use a series of tools to round the edges of the metal. This is to ensure the edges don’t cut into the stone and provide the pretty beading effect associated with grain work.

As with invisibly set diamonds or gemstones, grain set stones are an ideal way of setting small accent or additional stones into the shoulders of an engagement ring.

Unlike invisibly set stones, grain set stones are not secured all the way around but generally at four equally spaced points around the stone. This produces an apparent square shape.

Grain setting is a great way to add a subtle splash of colour to an otherwise white diamond solitaire or, conversely, a great way to add a touch of diamond sparkle to a less flashily coloured central gemstone.

The shape of the grain set stone does not have to be round or square. For example, an oval shaped stone can be good for matching an oval cut central diamond. One could also experiment with a mixture of shapes, including heart, marquise or pear shaped stones on the band.

When choosing to grain set stones in the shoulders of an engagement ring there needs to be enough depth of metal around the stones to accommodate them. Therefore, this needs to be taken into account at the design stage rather than adding stones at the final stage.

Filed Under: Uncategorised

Primary Sidebar

Archives

  • August 2018 (2)
  • May 2018 (5)
  • January 2018 (2)
  • December 2017 (4)
  • November 2017 (3)
  • October 2017 (4)
  • September 2017 (3)
  • August 2017 (3)
  • June 2017 (1)
  • May 2017 (3)
  • April 2017 (4)
  • March 2017 (4)
  • December 2016 (4)

Association Logos

London Diamond Bourse
World Federation of Diamond Bourse Member
International Gemological Institute
HRD Antwerp
American Gem Society Member
GIA

Call to Action

Receive news and special offers

Footer

  • FAQ
  • Terms, Mission and Privacy
© 2021 J. Shalev Diamonds · Website by Liquid Moon

J Shalev Diamonds Cookies Policy

Our Website uses cookies to improve your experience. Please visit our Terms, Mission and Privacy page for more information about cookies and how we use them.

Close