Unique Ring Settings:
Diamond Ring Tension Setting, Pave Engagement Ring Setting and More...Oh, what to choose?

Unique ring settings are a little fancier than the usual prong mount. We've already discussed the bezel and channel settings on our wedding ring settings page but thought we would include a little additional info on those, as well as, some other interesting choices.

Bezel Set Engagement Rings
A bezel setting is basically a collar of metal that surrounds a gemstone. The setting often gives the ring a fairly low profile meaning that the stone doesn't protrude very much. This type of setting would be especially suited for active gals who don't want to fuss and worry about their rings. The bezel also protects the stone much more that a traditional prong mount
Half Bezel Setting Engagement Ring
Like its parent above, the half bezel setting is based on an elevated collar however in this variation the metal only partially surrounds the stone. This leaves a portion of the diamond exposed and is not as well suited for very active individuals who don't want to think about the ring on their finger. Half bezels can take on very different shapes and styles so the results can make for very unique ring settings.
Channel Set Engagement Rings
A channel setting protects diamonds from abrasions and offers a smoother look since they are inlaid. It is a row of diamonds with no metal separating them. A three-stone diamond ring is meant to symbolize your past, present, and future together. The trio can either be uniform in size or the center stone could be the showpiece.
Pave Engagement Rings
A pave engagement ring setting is where the ring's band is literally paved with diamonds or other gemstones. The paving is made of small stones that are set very close together and near the surface of the band to give an overall uniform feeling. Think of it as the diamond version of the yellow brick road. Because the pave area itself can take on any shape, it can make very unique rings settings.
Tension Set Engagement Rings
A diamond ring tension setting is quite contemporary and not traditional. It is minimalist in terms of design since the diamond appears to float within the band of the ring itself. The diamond is on full display with nothing to distract from its beauty. Keep in mind, that a tension setting is built to fit and will be very difficult to resize later on. If you'd like to learn more about this particular setting, check out our page on tension engagement rings.

Engagement Fact: At first blush, the tension setting looks way less secure then the other setting options. In reality, however, the stone is held more securely in a tension arrangement than in a classic prong style because the metal is generally stronger than that used for prongs, and more of the metal is in contact with the stone than through narrow prongs, therefore providing a tighter, stronger fit.
 

Showcased here are one example of what is available in each of these unique ring settings. Each of the different settings can have a completely different look than what you see here.

What we want you to understand from this page is the construction of how the stone is set rather than what the ring looks like.

If you haven't already done so, you may also want to check out our wedding ring settings page.

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