When discussing ring settings, it is important to understand that one size does not fit all, and considering the wealth of diamond ring settings which may differ from a traditional gem stone ring setting in not only size but also method, it is not surprising that someone in need of having a stone set will oftentimes be dazzled by the many unique ring settings the jeweler may present as options.
Take for example the most popular diamond ring setting known as the prong ring setting. The prongs are reminiscent of small teeth that hold the gem in place, and generally speaking four teeth – or prongs – are part and parcel of these ring settings. Very often this is seen in the traditional wedding ring setting that incorporates a diamond or other stone, and the goal of the prongs is to allow the stone to rest in between them, keeping it snug and unable to move.
For many the most fascinating ring settings are those they cannot easily figure out, and invisible ring settings are among those that usually take a while even for the trained eye to discern. Wedding ring settings and also some antique ring settings fall into this category, and the effect is such that it allows the owner to view the stones from all angles without being hampered by prongs or other holders. The trick to this setting is to file a thin groove into the stone being set and then match it up with a corresponding groove in the metal of the ring, so that the effect is the same as that of a slide puzzle, where the individual pieces are held in places by grooves.
Other noteworthy ring settings are the Tiffany style ring settings which are prongs that form slender flutes instead of the more traditional basket, and the do-it-yourselfers favorite snap-in jewelry ring settings that allow traditional prongs to be gently pushed over a stone’s widest edge only to snap over the stone’s edge and thus snugly hold it in place. The five anniversary diamond ring settings traditionally follow the five-pronged snap in process unless the mountings and settings for these rings specifically call for the Tiffany style flutes.
7 mm round ring setting require the jeweler to use a stone of sufficient proportion to support the overall appearance, while gemstone ring settings will generally need to rely on a thickness of the band to counteract the sometimes bulky look of an uncut piece or heirloom cut gem.
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