Parts Of A Diamond Ring Setting

14k classic contemporary ring setting or remount ring from 950 00.

Parts of a diamond ring setting.

A good clarity stone is generally in the si range and a good color is often in the g h range. Solitaire diamonds usually have 4 6 prongs. Precious metal choice 1 200 00. Looking at the ring from a side view and starting at the top many rings feature a center stone setting held by a setting often referred to as the head of the ring.

A ring with a large stone often features a hollow gallery so that there s more room for the stone and your finger. Although not often seen in new jewelry these settings are a great way to keep a favorite piece of jewelry by refitting it with a different gem that s smaller than the original gem. The back part of the ring that fits over the top of the finger. This portion of the guide covers the standard parts of all rings including settings shanks and gallery styles.

An illusion setting is a small stone setting that s used to mount a small gem into a larger setting. I tend to lean more towards better quality stones of vs clarity and e f color though just because it adds much more beauty sparkle brightness and whiteness to the stone. A prong setting is also called a claw setting. The more prongs you have the more secure the stone is.

Most engagement rings are set with diamonds of various qualities. The ring in the photo above two tone metal with pear shape diamond learn more about mixed metal engagement rings here is a classic tension setting while the one underneath is a tension style setting.