The choice of
six-prong setting is one of the most important ones you will make in your life. It determines what kind of diamond you will need to buy to fit perfectly on the
band. The decision can be confusing these days, owing to the wide range of choices you may have to sift through. Below are three
diamond ring settings explained in detail.
Prong Setting
A
metal claw holds the
diamond tightly in place. The benefit is that there is minimal
metal present on the
ring, which means there is more
diamond to see, and more light passes through and out of the
diamond. The
diamond is more elevated as well, so it can be seen very clearly.
Tiffany Setting
This is a specific
solitaire six-prong setting which makes the most of the light return on the
diamond. Tiffany has trademarked their pronged design, although other jewelers could give you a very similar setting for a fraction of that cost. This setting makes the
diamond more easily accessible, and easy to clean and maintain.
Bezel Setting
This is one of the most popular
ring settings today. Metal encircles the
diamond instead of holding it with prongs, with a custom-made
metal rim to hold it snugly in place. The main advantage is that the
diamond stays more secure when compared to other settings.