Engagement ring settings

The Types of Engagement Ring Settings

There are many kinds of engagement rings settings but the most popular one is the solitaire. The solitaire setting is an old design setting. Some call this setting a classic setting. These kinds of setting have four corner posts positioning the diamond on top to allow the exposure of the light in order to enhance the sparkling brilliance of the diamond.

Classifications of solitaire ring settings

* Trellis Solitaire settings: It has four prong head with a round diamond cut in the center. The four corner prong is shorter than the classic solitaire setting.
* Knife edge solitaire settings: It has six prong head to hold the round diamond cut perfectly. This can be use in rounded cut diamond
* Cathedral solitaire settings: This kind of setting have 2 designs. One with six prong head and the other one has four prong head. The six prong head can be use in rounded cut diamond while the four prong head can be use in princess cut diamond.
* Contour solitaire settings: This setting have four prong heads. The setting can be white/silver metal or gold. This can be use with round cut diamond
* Bezel set Settings: A setting in which it enclose the round cut diamond in the edges. The bottom of the diamond is not visible.

There are many different kinds of setting for gemstone rings. The metal uses in the setting were either white gold, silver or yellow gold.

These are only a few of the settings available. Still there are many other designs with their respective names of the engagement rings. You can search or shop through online engagement rings. Many to choose from have different styles and different kinds of diamonds cutting.

You can also have your own style if you have one. There are many kinds of engagement rings that you can order through online shopping. If not, you can have your own design and have them make it for you with good craftsmanship of your choice and what metal they will use for your setting.

Before anything else, you have to shop first. Compare the prices according to your budget. What kind of gemstone that will be used and the metal used for your engagement ring settings. The design or style you want. Everything is in your hands, the choices, the decision are yours. Be sure that you will be satisfied of the setting you have ordered. ( By Ian E. Wright )