If you are getting engaged and you want something different than what you are used to seeing all the time, split shank engagement rings can be a great choice. The design that a split shank ring gives can do a lot of things for a ring’s look, and there are a lot of different [...]

The term “solitaire” means one– Solitaire Engagement Rings contain just one main stone showcased on the bands, there are no additional accent stones. This is one of the most popular ring settings today, and there are many ways that a solitaire engagement ring can be displayed. The most common setting for a diamond solitaire ring [...]

Bezel settings holds the diamond in place with a precious metal frame that encircles the girdle of the stone– the circumference of the widest part of the diamond. Most bezel settings wrap all the way around, completely encompassing the diamond forming

a lip or a collar that surrounds the stone. Usually the bezel setting will sit [...]

Invisible settings hold multiple gemstones very close together, so close that the prongs holding them in place are not seen. The illusion of the invisible setting creates a solid surface of diamonds. Because of the lack of prongs or other metal blocking the light from hitting the diamonds, this can be a great way to [...]

A prong is a small piece of metal attached to the band of the ring, this metal bracket extends upward and bends over the edge of a diamond to hold it in place. Usually the end of the prongs are rounded to

create an appealing look. Prong ring settings are often used for solitaire style rings, [...]

Channel settings place the diamond flush between two pieces of precious metal, there are no additional prongs between the gems. The stones are actually placed within a channel (indentation) that is formed in the metal.

The stones that are held in a channel setting form a solid row, no metal is placed between them.
Channel settings are [...]

Diamond cluster settings create unique designs with multiple small stones arranged close together. Cluster settings can also be created with other gemstones, some of the most unique cluster settings combine the use of multiple gemstones within a cluster. Some designs use a larger center stone, and cluster the smaller stones around it. Sometimes the stones [...]

Bar settings are similar to channel settings, a metal bar is used to hold the diamond in place on two sides. The metal bars are formed into a “u” or “v” shape to accommodate the diamond shape. Sometimes bar settings are used to create a line of gems, with a bar placed in between [...]

Illusion settings surround the diamond to make the diamond appear larger. Illusion settings use a technique to add a shiny metal plate around the girdle of the diamond, it is a type of prong setting. The light reflects off the plate, which in turn makes the stone appear larger. The metal plate also increases the [...]

Pavé (pronounced “pah-vay”) is the French word for “paved,” and the name is very fitting for this type of engagement ring setting. Rings that contain pavé settings have many small gemstones

fit closely together, the design creates the appearance of a surface paved in diamonds. The diamonds are held in place by small beads of metal, [...]