Setting Type Guide

In this classic setting, two or more prongs wrap around the crown of a stone to secure it in place. Also known as a claw setting, this mounting style minimizes the amount of metal used, allowing more light to pass through a diamond or gemstone. Four prongs are most desirable for setting princess diamonds, and other cuts with delicate corners.

In a variation of the classic prong setting, prongs are wrapped around the crown of a stone to secure it in place. This type of setting minimizes the presence of metal, allowing more light to pass through a diamond or gemstone.

Diamonds or gemstones are secured in place between vertical metal walls, creating a smooth channel. In this contemporary setting, the stones are nestled side by side with no metal in between.

In this more secure variation of the traditional channel setting, diamonds or gemstones are secured in place between two vertical metal walls on either side of each diamond.

In this dramatically elegant setting type, diamonds or gemstones are set low and very close together using tiny beads. The surface of the ring will appear to be encrusted with stones for a brilliant effect.

A metal rim surrounds a diamond or gemstone by the girdle to secure it in place. This dramatic setting style can create the illusion of a larger stone.

This setting is similar to a bezel setting; however, the top (table) of the stone is the only part exposed. Many jewelers set smaller diamonds flush in the band of the ring, creating patterns and highlights to the band.