Engagement Ring Settings

An engagement ring is composed of two pieces: the main stone (usually a diamond) and the ring setting. The term “setting” or “mounting” refers to the way the gems are featured and secured on the ring band. Choosing the right engagement ring setting is very important, because it is a display of the bride’s personality and taste. Additionally, the stone setting holds the gems in place. The setting should be designed to strongly guard your jewels and also display the beauty.

When choosing an engagement ring setting, there are several things that you need to keep in mind so that you can make an informed decision:

  1. Do you want to accent the stones? Some of the settings are designed to complement the diamond and make it appear larger. If you are purchasing a smaller diamond to save money, you might consider choosing a setting that raises the stone off the band and also widens it out with prongs or designs that are placed on the sides of the diamond.
  2. Which style complements your personality? For example, if you like things simple and accentuated, then you will probably not choose a big and bulky ring setting.
  3. What is your style of living? If you are active with your hands throughout the day, then you may not want to choose a setting that lifts the ring high off the band. Higher settings like that may get caught on things and put stress on the diamond if you are leading an active lifestyle, so you may choose to go with a low prong setting or a flush ring because it holds the diamond closer to your finger.

There are many types of engagement ring settings to choose from:

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