Find the Ultimate Settings for your Engagement Ring

After you select a certified diamond or precious stone for your engagement ring, you will need to turn your attention to the ring setting. Whatever the price you might need to pay for the stone, it is the setting that is going to heighten the presence of the stone and showcases the stone in the best manner possible.  However, when buying the engagement ring, every aspect of it - the stone, metal, and mounting -- should receive equal importance.

The photo on the left is a widely popular style of engagement ring setting which entails six claws to grip the stone firmly in a metal head. The prongs can be pointed, rounded, flat, or V-shaped, as per your personal preference. Remember that at Novori, we can customize your engagement ring as you like. If you choose four prongs, it is easy to ensure that all the four prongs show more of the diamond. If you opt for six prongs the stones will obviously be more secure but the demerit is it can lessen the impact of the stone. Some of the widely popular and more often seen engagement ring settings are - Bezel settings, Channel settings and Invisible settings

Diamonds and other precious gems are gripped in a bezel setting with a metal rim that encircles the sides of the stone and protrudes slightly above it. The rim can stretch around the entire entire circumference of the stone or partially around it. A bezel setting holds a diamond firmly, and this fact could make a bezel setting an ideal choice for those who lead active lives. The other advantage of Bezel setting is it conceals any nicks or chips on a stone's girdle.

Ring settings acquire their names by the way that they hold the diamonds or gemstones to the ring. Channel set gemstones are placed neatly into a metal channel. The gemstones flow serially in a row, because no metal comes in between. You will surely come across rings with channel settings when you shop for an engagement ring, because channel settings are much sought-after by buyers who look for wedding jewelry sets.

14K White Gold Knife Edge Solitaire (2.5 mm width)

14K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Setting (2.0 mm)

14K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Setting

The invisible setting is age-old and originated in France known for producing some of world’s most aesthetic jewelry. Grooves in each stone's girdle neatly get into a metal framework below the surface, but the metal cannot be seen and hence the name invisible setting. Stones sit adjacent to one another presenting a solid array of gems. The prime object of invisible setting is to exaggerate the size of the diamonds or precious stones in engagement rings.

There are also quite a few other common settings for engagement rings like pave setting, gypsy setting, tension setting and bar setting. A pave setting involves three or more rows of several small stones fixed into slots that are set in level with the surface of the ring. Gypsy setting is more for men's rings and this setting sets the stone flush into a hole in the ring so that it does not project outside. As with any jewelry setting it comes down to your personal taste. You can contact Novori Jewelry if you need assistance selecting a setting and remember that Novori can customize any setting on it's web site to suite your needs.

Tension settings have a unique charm as minimal interference of metal creates an optical illusion that the stone is floating. Only extremely hard stones like diamonds, sapphires, and rubies can be used for tension settings. Bar setting are a favorite with a few. Instead of channels holding the stones, thin vertical bars of metal are used between stones to hold the stones firmly in place.

Remember when selecting an engagement ring choose one based on your personal preferences not on what someone else likes. Choose the one that looks nice on your finger and a setting that best fits your lifestyle. Always match the center diamond with the setting as best as possible. If you need help, just give us a call. You can reach a Novori Jewelry expert toll free at 1-877-877-4141.

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