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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 […]

The bezel setting, like the prong setting, is one of the most popular ring settings due to its modern look and suitability for an active lifestyle. Instead of holding the diamond with claws, the bezel setting surrounds the diamond, or centre stone, with a thin metal rim custom-made to hold the stone tightly in place.  […]

Classic Tension Setting The tension setting, as its names suggests, secures the diamond in the ring through the pressure exerted by the metal band on either side of the stone. The diamond, therefore, appears to be suspended, or floating, between the two sides of the band. It is the ring itself which holds the diamond, […]

The cathedral setting is one of the most elegant and classic ways of displaying a diamond or gemstone. Similar to the graceful arches of a cathedral, this ring setting uses arches of metal to hold the stone firmly in place. The cathedral can be set with prongs, bezel, or tension setting since the defining characteristic […]