There are various types of settings for diamond ring in order to hold the gemstone of different size and shapes. One of the most common diamond shapes to use in your diamond engagement rings is the round ones. Below are some of the diamond ring settings for round diamonds. Prong Setting Prong settings for diamond ring are commonly used to design a classic solitaire diamond ring. In this type of settings, the gemstones are held in place using some prong-like structures. The commonly used prong shapes are pointed, rounded, flat, and V-shaped; V-shaped prongs are mainly used to secure princess cut diamonds. Cluster Setting Cluster diamond ring settings are another unique setting used to style round diamonds. Here, small round diamonds tightly packed and are domed on the central surface of the ring. You can do a cluster setting around the gemstone as well in order to highlight it. Pave Settings Another unique diamond ring settings for round diamonds is the pave settings. This setting is mainly used to set the accent stones on the band where the gemstones are tightly packed and giving only a minimum visibility to the prongs. Here, the diamonds are inserted into the grooved on the metal surface in order to offer an extra security.