Do you have any idea on Solitaire? And of-course Solitaire Setting, What kind of Setting will suit for engagement rings or wedding bands...
Do
you have any idea on Solitaire? And of-course Solitaire Setting, What kind of
Setting will suit for engagement rings or wedding bands?
A
diamond solitaire refers to any piece of jewelry with a single diamond. Diamond
solitaires can be a ring, necklace, earring or even men’s jewelry.
Solitaire
makes remarkable appearance in rings more than any other jewelry that too
mainly on Engagement rings or proposal rings.
If a
diamond is indeed forever, you need a setting that’s going to last. It’s
important to consider the engagement ring setting, or mounting, as part of the
overall design — and also understand how it can contribute to the diamond’s
everlasting beauty.
Technically,
a ring is made up of two parts: the shank or body of the ring, and the head or
gallery— the metal that sets the diamond into place. The setting provides more
than security for your diamond. It’s an important feature of the diamond’s
look.
Here’s a primer on the basic kinds of
ring settings.
Prong Setting:
Prong
settings are the most common and popular settings for diamond engagement rings.
They act like small claws, rising up to grasp the diamond. They can hold any
size stone in place, but are typically used to hold a larger center stone.
Raised
up and unhindered by a lot of metal, a diamond can disperse light more easily,
creating the flash and display of rainbow colors that make a diamond so
uniquely beautiful.
Halo Setting:
The
halo setting secures the ring’s center stone underneath a rim adorned with
pavé, invisible-set or channel-set diamonds. The halo setting combines the
security of a prong and the allure of multiple diamonds. The
multiple-diamond setting can make the prong-set center diamond look larger.
Channel Setting:
Looking
like a channel of sparkling water, a channel setting in a ring features a row
of diamonds side by side, suspended by individual seats cut into each side of
the channel. This setting is often used in wedding band designs or for side
stones accenting the center diamond of an engagement ring.
Pave Setting:
Pavé
diamond rings call up so many romantic images, and can be a perfect choice for
a woman who’s in love — with her fiancé and with timeless fashion. The design
is unique and contemporary but can also offer a vintage look.
Flush Setting:
A
flush setting, also known as a gypsy setting, sets the diamond into a drilled
hole in the band of the ring so that the ring sits “flush” with the band of the
ring. This type of setting is a popular choice for wedding bands, especially
men’s wedding bands, as the diamond sits securely in the band of the ring and
is therefore highly protected from chipping or falling out.
Tension Setting:
This
setting type is known for its unique appearance, allowing the diamond to appear
to be floating. Further, there is no metal underneath the diamond, which means
the stone can be cleaned easily. Diamonds are natural grease magnets, so when
dirty, they appear duller in appearance.
Bar Setting:
Bar
settings are similar to channel settings, but the difference is that channel
settings enclose the diamond on all sides whereas the bar setting leaves the
diamond exposed on two sides, held in place by the metal bars that secure the
stones on the other two sides.
This
setting can complement a center stone or stand alone for an impressive wedding
band or stackable ring
Bezel Setting:
In a
bezel-set ring, metal is formed around the shape of the diamond, and the top of
the stone sits flush to the perimeter of the setting. For people who work directly
with other people, play sports or use their hands a lot, the bezel keeps
diamonds snug and prevents them from snagging on things, knocking against
surfaces or scratching other people. Many people also value the bezel setting
for its unique and clean, modern look.
Look
at your bride-to-be’s overall style and taste when thinking about the right diamond
setting for the engagement ring you buy, and make sure you’re
comfortable with it .
I
hope you would have got a clear picture on Solitaire Setting and now all you
set to impress your girlfriend or boyfriend with solitaire ring.
