This classic Diana engagement ring cathedral solitaire setting features 6 prongs designed to perfectly show off your choice of a center stone.
Available in Palladium, Platinum, 18kt White Gold or 18kt Yellow Gold and can accommodate a round brilliant or fancy shape center stone from .20ct to 6.20ct.
With so many styles of rings out there it is really important to think about your significant others lifestyle. Here are some of the more popular styles…
Prong mountings are the most popular especially for solitaires. Depending on the diamond’s shape, prong settings will have between 3 to 6 prongs. Most Round Brilliants will have either 4 or 6 while certain fancy shape stones such as a Pear will have 5 and a Marquise will have 6. With a prong mounting the diamond’s girdle is fitted into the “grooves” of a metal head or basket. The head/basket can either be set high or lower to the setting.
Advantages – allows the stone to be seen from all angles, holds the diamond securely, easy cleaning due to the open head/basket.
Bezel mountings are very popular with those that are athletic, work with children or are in the medical profession. With a bezel mounting a band of metal holds the diamond in place and can either fully or partially surround the girdle.
Advantages – provides protection to the girdle and will prevent chips, accentuates the diamond making it appear larger than a prong set stone, provides a smooth surface.
Diamonds are suspended in a “channel” with no metal between each stone. The advantage of this setting is it protects the girdles of the stones and provides for a smooth surface.
Diamonds are fit into holes in the setting and the metal surrounding each hole is raised to form beads holding the diamonds in place. The advantage of this setting is it protects the diamonds better than prong settings and can make the diamonds appear larger than they are.
Diamonds are fit into a grooved hole that securely holds the girdle. The surrounding metal is then pressed into the opening securing the diamond. The advantage of this setting is the diamond sits flush to the band offering great protection.
Diamonds are set in a “channel” across the ring and the edges of the stones are exposed. This style is popular with baguettes that are set on either side of the center stone.
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