How to Choose a Wedding Engagement Ring Setting

You have to consider quite a few factors before deciding on the settings on the engagement ring. You need to think about the cost, your personal style and lifestyle. On top of that, you will also need to decide what diamond shape and the type of band you want to present to your significance half.

Here is the classic engagement ring setting, plain but exquisite as it is. Diamonds set by itself in a ring are commonly seen with a raised prong (or claw) setting. One other famous type of solitaire setting is the pavé, which is still a raised setting, but with a band of metal around the stone. There is also the flush setting, where the precious gem is embedded in the band.

Solitaire with Side Stones
If you prefer a dazzling solitaire, you might want to add some stones to the sides of your engagement ring. This is an excellent alternative when you can’t afford a very large solitaire. You can either include an arc of smaller stones on either side, or even all the way around the band. In order to do this, the stones are mounted in prong settings, but this can be a bit huge for some people, especially if they work with their hands or are not used to wearing rings. Another alternative is the channel setting, where the stones are set in an empty groove inside the band.

Three-Stone Setting
The three-stone setting, also known as the trinity setting, is an opulent and sophisticated choice. This engagement ring setting has one large center stone with two slightly smaller stones on either side. There are many ways to adopt this style. Firstly, the two smaller stones can match the type and shape of the center stone. Secondly, they can be different gems, but having the same cut as the center stone. Thirdly, the gems can match the center stone, but have a different shape.

Other Wedding Engagement Ring Settings
A lot of the antique rings have raised gallery settings, which often come with a complicated filigree design (elaborate metal work that includes loops, scrolls, flowers and leaves). One more typical aspect of vintage rings is a center stone amidst milgrain (a kind of metalwork that looks like tiny beads) or filigree. The center stone can even be enclosed by little gems. Here, you may prefer the same type of gem or set off the center stone with matching stones. The latest fashion is to buy an engagement ring with a matching wedding ring, which is known as bridal set. These rings are crafted to join together, just like a puzzle.

         

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