Types Of Ring Settings

Most prong settings feature either 4 or 6 prongs and rounded prongs are the most common type of appearance you will find on diamond rings.

Types of ring settings.

Notice the bezel setting around the round diamond in the tension style setting. There are also rings that have only channel set stones with no center stone. The prong engagement ring setting is the most common setting and is sometimes referred to as the claw setting because the prongs hold the diamond in place like a claw. Another setting which implies the type of setting from the name a cluster setting is a cluster of diamonds placed together.

A popular engagement ring style is to mimic a tension style setting like you see above but in fact the diamond or gemstone is set in the band typically as a bezel setting. 20 types of ring settings 1. Ring by james allen. However prongs can also be flat pointed squared clawed double clawed v shaped and even formed into decorative designs.

Prong settings have proved so popular through the ages as they lift the gemstone up. Ring shank designs will vary based on shape width and depth and include straight shank tapered shank knife edge shank bypass shank split shank pinched shank cathedral and euro shank. These stones are smaller and usually serve to complement the bigger center stone which is usually mounted in another type of setting such as a bezel or prong setting. This setting really emphasizes the diamond.

The channel setting holds diamonds or other stones in a groove or a channel in the band of the ring. Eternity engagement rings high set cathedral settings open back channel set engagement rings and twist setting with stones on the twist. There are a variety of setting techniques used to secure and set loose diamonds and gems. Bezel set flush set and prong settings are good options for hands on jobs.

For example the classic prong setting gives a diamond greater prominence while reducing the appearance of the metal while a bezel setting creates the illusion of a larger diamond and adds a more dramatic effect. We re kicking off the list with a tried and tested time honored favorite. This classic design uses small metal prongs to hold the ring s gemstone in place positioning it above the metal band. This is a great engagement ring setting because it really highlights the beauty of the main stone.

This is a popular setting for simple engagement rings ideal for a clean and modern look. In this engagement ring setting a band of metal wraps around the outer edge of the center stone. Styles that could get damaged in hands on jobs. The different types of prongs on rings.

A cathedral or open cathedral style is where there is negative space in the shoulders of the ring leading up to the center setting.