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The type of diamond settings has the biggest effect on how the ring looks. So whether you are choosing a classical or a contemporary ring, knowing these settings may help you come up with the best decision.

Ballerina Setting- this is a classical, multi-stone design which looks like the ‘tutu’ of a ballerina.

Bead Setting- this is a type of diamond setting where creativity is much expressed.

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Bezel Setting- this can be both classical and contemporary depending on how it is cut and designed. The setting includes a collar of precious metal that wraps around the diamond.

Channel Setting- this presents a sleek, elegant look to the ring. This is the choice for those who want the ring to last because this setting protects the diamond so well.

Cluster Setting- this setting can look like a flower or an attractive arrangement.

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Flush Setting- this answers some women love for subtle elegance. A kind of setting that suits timidity, safety and practicality.

You always need to consider the personality, the finger appearance and the preference of the wearer.

Choosing a Setting for Your Diamond Engagement Ring
Executive Summary about Diamond Settings by James Greene

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Diamond engagement ring purchasers have quite a few options when it comes to choosing the perfect ring. Settings come in a wide array of choices and there are a few different options one has when it comes to diamond engagement ring settings.

There are a few different choices one has when selecting a metal type for their diamond engagement ring setting. For some individuals, choosing a metal type is an easy decision as one wears a certain type of jewelry and wishes to have their engagement ring coordinate with the jewelry already owned.

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Whatever the decision may be, it is important to know that various choices do exist when it comes to metal types for one’s diamond engagement ring.

Another choice which one will have to make when choosing a setting for their diamond engagement ring is what type of setting style they wish to go with.

Some settings are prong style settings and one can choose a 4-prong setting or one consisting of other amounts of prongs.

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Another setting option is that of the bezel setting which consists of the metal entirely surrounding the diamond. This often results in an extremely elegant looking ring.

For those who are looking to purchase a diamond engagement ring with added flair, baguettes may be a good addition to consider. Although baguettes are a popular choice for many brides to be, choosing a setting which must have room for baguettes might narrow down the options just a little bit.

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By Woro Swasti

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The diamonds are placed in many piece of jewelry with different kind of diamond setting. Diamond setting is also called diamond mounting. There are a lot of diamond setting available today, which you can choose according to your own personal style.

Diamond setting is affecting the light performance of a diamond. Light performance in the gem trade means three light properties, these are brilliance, fire and scintillation. Diamond that is said to be high in light performance means that the diamond is well cut and polished.

There are many kind of diamond setting, and the most common diamond setting is Prong. In the prong setting, there are 3, 4 or 6 ‘claws’ that held the diamond securely. This diamond setting allows light to enter the diamond from all angles, so the diamond appears more brilliant. The prong settings are used in diamonds jewelry such as rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

One type of prong setting is Tiffany setting. This is a diamond jewelry with four prong setting. The Tiffany setting was produced for the first time in 1886.

The next common diamond setting is Bezel. In the bezel setting, the diamond is placed inside a circle of metal. The edge of the metal can be molded into any shape to accommodate the stone. This diamond settings are used to set earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The backs of bezel settings can be opened or closed, and might allow light to pass through the diamonds.

The channel setting is a more modern diamond setting. In the channel setting, the diamond stones is placed side-by-side in a line without separated by the metal. The outer ridge of the metal have the same height as the diamonds and create a smooth exterior surface. This diamond settings are used to set jewelry bands or rings, and bracelets.

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