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Types of Engagement Rings and How to Pick One for Your Fiance

Diamond jewelry has been used to signify love over the centuries. The most prominent symbol of love being the engagement ring. Choosing the right design and materials for your fiancé is of critical concern. However, the process can be streamlined to help you choose the best options.

With the evolution of time, there has been a massive transition in people’s choices and this is evident in the product design. While solitaire rings are a cult classic, modern engagement rings often include exotic gems like black diamond or emerald. Despite being used with similar intent, both products could not be more different.

Luckily, finding the ideal rings for your significant other is not a monumental task, since every individual has a unique taste. If you are still unsure about the ideal type of engagement ring for your finance, we will discuss a few different types of designs in this article.

The Prong Setting – Perhaps the most common type of a classic ring design, prong settings are commonly used to hold a large stone, a solitaire for example. Prongs can be V-shaped, round, flat, or pointed depending on the demands of the situation. Prongs usually feature four to six claws. While the former is used to highlight more of the stone, the latter is used to secure the stone over longer periods.

The Bezel Setting – The second most popular design on engagement rings, the bezel setting lends a more modern look to the ring. Suitable for a more active lifestyle, the bezel setting engulfs the stone from all sides, unlike the more sophisticated yet delicate prong hold.

The Tiffany Setting – Developed by Tiffany & Co. back in 1886, this six-prong hold was designed exclusively to highlight the stone without compromising on grip strength. The iconic six-prong design on a simple yet elegant band is historically known as the Tiffany setting. This is the ideal hold for a solitaire as it maximizes the glow without running the risk of dropping the stone.

Channel Setting – Often the hold of choice when applying multiple small stones onto the band. The stones are laid neatly in the special grooves all the way to the sides. This process is used merely for decorating the band and cannot be used to hold the central stone in place.

Tension Setting – The central stone is held in place by the tension of the metal band, causing an illusion that the stone is suspended between the two ends of the band. This technique uses precision laser cut grooves on the band, which perfectly holds the central stone in position.

Halo Setting – Halo refers to the placement of smaller stones in a concentric circle or square around the central stone, giving the impression of a halo. This is the ideal hold to highlight smaller stones as it boosts the size of the central piece. It can be crafted into multiple designs based on your recommendations.

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