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Selecting an engagement
ring setting is something that needs to be done together with your
fiance. She may have a preference for a particular type of engagement
ring setting and you for another, but keep in mind that she is the
one who will be wearing the ring every day.
Engagement ring settings can be individualized
There are a wide variety of engagement rings settings, some of them
traditional and some modern, but any setting can be individualized
to create a uniquely individual look and feel you will love. For
instance, selecting an unusual gemstone will immediately change the
look of a ring as will combining different stones, engraving a ring,
or choosing that most precious of precious metals, platinum, instead
of yellow or white gold. Or you may choose from a variety of diamond
ring sets or weddings sets. Diamond ring sets and weddings sets twin
engagement and wedding rings.
The most traditional setting is for a solitaire diamond (this is
a classic Tiffany ring), and this is the prong setting. As the name
suggests, a number of metal prongs hold the diamond, as if in small,
spiky fingers. This setting allows for the maximum reflection of
light to display the diamond. A beautiful solitaire diamond ring
is without doubt the most popular engagement ring.
For the purist,
the flush setting is classically simple and the most secure. The
gemstone you’ve chosen will never slip from
its mounting. But you won’t see much beyond the table, or top,
of the stone and light reflection is minimal. This setting is a practical
option for the outdoorsey woman who doesn’t like jewelry
that is too flashy or that looks too much like an engagement
ring (yes, there are woman like this around!).
The bezel setting
is for the modern woman – a
band of metal, traditionally gold, is wrapped around a gemstone,
protruding around its sides. The band is usually plain but can
be engraved or even decorated with tiny diamonds or other precious
or semi-precious stone chips. The bezel setting makes the ring
look like a jewel-filled chalice. Use your imagination to decorate
and adorn.
Another setting
if you choose multiple diamonds, rather than a solitaire, is the
pave setting, where many diamonds or other small precious or semi-precious
stones are fitted onto the metal band, a bit like stars in a golden
sky. Because
the most suitable setting for a ring is dictated by the materials
used in its crafting, it is usually a good idea to choose the gemstones
and metal before choosing the engagement ring setting.
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