Diamonds are among the most prized gemstones worldwide. They are symbols of wealth and tradition. The clarity and cut of the stone is of utmost importance, but equally important is its setting. A wedding ring is perfect if it displays the diamond as the central piece of the ring. Following are a few types of diamond settings in wedding rings:

Bars and prongs

The diamond is kept in its place with help of bars or prongs. The most popular way of keeping the diamond in place makes use of bars plus prongs. In the case of the prong setting, the stone is surrounded by prongs at each of its four or six edges. In case of a bar setting, the gem is held in the ring with the help of perpendicular metallic bars. In many wedding rings, the prong setting is used for positioning the bigger stone in the middle, while the bar setting is used for holding the smaller stones around the periphery of the larger stone.

Grooves

In the case of channel and pave setting, groves and multiple gemstones keep the diamond fixed in its place. In the case of a channel setting, grooves of the size of the gemstones are created and smaller diamonds are positioned alongside each other in those grooves. The walls of the band provide the needed support for holding the stones in place. In a bar setting, the holes are engraved and closely positioned for the stones. To keep the stones in place, a paste is flattened to the shape of the bead. It touches the corners that are close to each other to create a diamond-covered surface.

Metal Rim

A virtual diamond holder is the main component of a bezel setting. A mounting structure surrounds the gem and a metallic ring is created around the stone, which firmly holds the edges of the stone. The same technique is employed in the half bezel setting, but the base of the stone is not covered fully, so that some light can pass through the stone and reflect to brighten up the diamond. The diamond is totally inset in a flush setting. The metallic rim is crafted around the stone, which is positioned in a hole, so that the stone cannot bulge out, but remains at the level of the surface of the wedding ring.

Invisible

The invisible arrangement refers to the setting where the diamond is fully displayed. In this case no extra metallic pieces are used for holding the stones in their position. The diamond is firmly held in its place by making small grooves around the band for placing the diamond, and then a finely calculated pressure is applied. The tension setting of each wedding ring needs to be calculated individually. The effect created by the invisible setting is the same as in the case of the tension setting, though it certainly is supported by a metallic structure. A small cup is crafted for holding the piece, and then amalgamated with the band that keeps the diamond free of all noticeable supporting structures.

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