Engagement ring settings can be tall, short, or anywhere in between. You often find that the first of those shows the diamonds off to best effect. You can choose the tall setting for a variety of reasons, the best one is wanting to maximally display the rock. Pros and Cons The pros of getting a high setting include being able to show your diamond off at its full height. The cons mainly have to do with the issues of practicality, such as the fact that the 0.50-carat diamond can easily get knocked out if it is set that height. This kind of risk can be offset by including a higher number of claws also called prongs., so that the rock stays secure. Multiple prongs are a great idea in a tall setting. Settings Consider a 1-carat diamond engagement ring princess cut with a tall setting. In such a setting, the prongs of it should be able to fully hold the height of the diamond. For any stone that is larger than 0.50 carats, the height of it from your finger will sit above 6.5 mm. You could also try different solitaire styles alongside a tall setting, although slight customizations would be needed.