What Is A Solitaire Ring Settings

Set with a single diamond a platinum solitaire provides a secure setting.

What is a solitaire ring settings.

We carry classic and vintage inspired solitaire settings with 4 prong and 6 prong heads bezel settings rings with split shanks and settings with domed bands. Setting refers to how gemstones are set or mounted into a metal band. A prong setting is minimalist in nature holding the stone like a claw from beneath. Style refers to the overall design aesthetic that the ring setting helps create whether it be solitaire halo or three stone.

The ring setting is meant to highlight the beauty of an engagement diamond. History of solitaire engagement rings. One of the most famous solitaire ring settings is the tiffany setting. For solitaire rings popular setting styles include prong cathedral bezel and tension.

As the name suggests a solitaire ring simply means that the setting only has a single stone mounted in the setting. Diamonds set in plain gold bands were popular in ancient rome and remained relatively popular until a huge boom in the 1940s made solitaire sales skyrocket. Solitaire diamond rings are the most popular engagement rings on the market and the oldest. In addition it gives plenty of strength to hold a diamond.

The tiffany setting which was created more than a century ago is probably the most iconic image for solitaire diamond engagement rings. After round diamonds the square princess cut is the second most popular diamond cut for solitaire rings. Scientifically developed a specific solitaire six prong setting to maximize the light return on the diamond. The prongs are small wires that bind the stone welded to the band to ensure its safety.

The most common configurations are four and six prongs such as this four prong setting and this six prong setting. This plain band setting has come to be known as the tiffany setting distinguished primarily by the knife edge of its shaft and the design of its prongs.