Each setting has its
own personality. Knowing your way around these selections will help you
determine which setting suits your personal style and tastes.
Prong
This setting allows the stone to be the hero. It's visible from all sides
for maximum sparkle.
Cathedral/Contour
This style is similar to the prong setting, but with rising slopes to protect
the stone on two sides. It is elegant, and slightly more secure.
Channel
Stones sit between two parallels of metal that are visible, but not prominent.
This allows the metal and stone to each have their own distinction.
Bar
This setting harkens to the style and class of a bygone era. It features
a thin metal bar that separates each stone but leaves the sides open to
bring in light.
Bezel
A classic setting that draws attention to the stone, and away from itself,
by framing it in precious metal.
Pavé
Sophisticated, but subtle. Tiny metal beads hold each stone in its own discreet
setting.
Tension
This setting grips the stone with 65-95 pounds of pressure, creating the
illusion that the stone is hovering in space.
Flush
A high-impact, low-stress setting that offers the security of small stones
inside tiny holes.
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