Invisible Settings
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 showcase the gems.
The metal that holds the diamonds in place is located just below the girdle of the diamond. A small slit is created in the diamond, and the metal sits in the slit. With invisible settings, the metal is not seen when looking at the ring, because the edges of the girdle complete cover the small metal prongs located underneath.
One advantage to using invisible settings is that smaller stones can be places together to give the illusion of one larger stone. Using the smaller diamonds in this fashion will create the big gem look that she wants, but is much cheaper than purchasing a diamond with a higher carat weight.
One disadvantage to invisible settings is that they are very difficult to adjust for ring sizing or other alterations. Each ring must be uniquely designed for the stones that it will be holding, this technique requires such precision that it is nearly impossible to change it once it is completed. Also, the settings are more fragile than other types of engagement ring settings.
Read more about Engagement Ring Settings:
Ballerina Settings
Bar Settings
Bezel Settings
Channel Settings
Chevron Diamond Ring Setting
Diamond cluster Settings
Flush Settings
Illusion Settings
Invisible Settings
Pave Settings
Prong Ring Settings
Solitaire Engagement Rings
Tension Settings
Current Invisible Settings on eBay:
IMPRESSIVE 1C PRINCESS ROUND DIAMOND INVISIBLE SET MENS 14K W/G GEOMETRIC RING!! | US $895.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 15:29:04 PST Buy It Now for only: US $985.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Mens invisible set princess cut diamond ring in 14k white gold. App. 0.88 carats
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Ladies invisible-set princess-cut diamond ring in 14k yellow gold
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Invisible-set princess cut diamond ring in 18k
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1.75CT MENS PRINCESS DIAMOND INVISIBLE RING~NATURAL SI G~13 GRAMS 14KT WHT GOLD
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3.5 CTW MARQUISE DIAMOND RING WITH INVISIBLE SET DIAMOND MTG. 6.5-18KT
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1.77CT PRINCESS DIAMOND 18K W.GOLD RING~VSI E~INVISIBLE
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2.30CT 46 PRINCESS DIAMOND INVISIBLE CHANNEL SET 4 ROW 18K YELLOW GOLD RING BAND
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18K SOLID WHITE GOLD THIRTY SIX PINK SAPPHIRE apx 2.50c INVISIBLE DIAMOND RING
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0.46 Carat Ideal Round Diamond Red-SI1 14k Invisible Set Solitaire Ring 6.18gm
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