When it comes to buying diamond rings and diamond jewellery, not only do you have to try to select the best diamond you can for your money, but also the best setting that you think the intended recipient will prefer.

There are various styles of settings available on the market, and below are some of the main terms used in the diamond industry.

CLAW SET – This means that the diamond is held in place by a number of prongs.  Most typically 4 claw or 6 claw, more modern designs of jewellery also use 3 prongs.  Claw set diamonds typically emit the most sparkle, as the raised position of the diamond generally allows most light refraction in the diamond, and therefore the most brilliance.  Claw settings are normally found on solitaire diamond engagement rings for example.

CHANNEL SET – Most typically found in diamond eternity rings and other rings where more than one diamond is set, channel set means that a number of diamonds are set flush alongside each other and are held in place by a strip of metal each side.  Princess cut diamonds often look best in channel settings due to the fact that their square shape provides excellent symmetry and tessalation.

RUB-OVER SET – This is a very traditional way of setting diamonds and refers to when the diamond is fully encased in metal, with just the table of the diamond (ie the top surface) being visible.  Whilst providing welcome added security for the diamond, rub-over settings can sometimes detract slightly from the brilliance of the diamond (albeit fractionally), as the rub over setting can adversely affect the light refraction in the diamond.  This method of setting is often used on diamond engagement rings.

PAVE SET – This term relates to when a multitude of often small diamonds are set very closely together, providing a ‘diamond encrusted’ effect on a piece of diamond jewellery.

Whichever setting for your diamonds you chose, you can rest assured that your piece of diamond jewellery will always be special, as it has been chosen by you for your loved one.

The author is the Managing Director of DeJoria Diamonds, the online diamond engagement rings specialists. For more information, visit www.dejoria.co.uk

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Diamond wedding rings come in many styles. However, one of the most wearable, with or without an engagement ring, would have to be a princess cut diamond wedding ring. Princess cut diamonds are square in shape and give off a lot of sparkle. The square shape can make them an ideal candidate to be set into a wedding ring.

Princess cut diamonds can also be known by their technical name which is a square modified brilliant. Doesn’t sound quite as pretty as “Princess” does it? Princess cuts are one of the most popular diamond cuts for wedding and engagement rings, and have been available since the 1970’s. This cut can do wonders with diamonds that are a little included or flawed, meaning the cost of the diamond wedding ring could come down significantly without impacting dramatically on the visuals.

For Her Wedding Ring. Her wedding ring can have as few or as many princess diamonds as you fancy or the budget will take. Bridal wedding rings can look absolutely superb with princess diamonds running around the whole ring, and can look equally as stunning with a few well placed diamonds along the top.

For His Wedding Ring. Princess diamonds can be set across the finger or in lines running down the wedding ring for a different look.

Setting styles. Princess diamond wedding rings will look fabulous in secure channel settings, and bezel settings. To enhance the size of the diamonds, a white gold or platinum surround or setting is an excellent idea. A channel set wedding ring will keep the diamonds down low and allows for a greater variety with the engagement ring.

Princess cut diamond wedding rings can be set in one row, two, or multiples for extra visual appeal and bling. The width of the wedding ring shank will determine how many rows you will be able to have.

Prong settings and bar settings can also be used for an entirely different looking wedding ring. These styles of wedding rings have each square diamond separated by a bar running down between each diamond, leaving the diamonds more on display than in a channel setting.

Conclusion.

Princess cut diamond wedding rings can be a great selection for those couples who prefer the symmetry of a square shaped diamond, but are also wanting the sparkle of a brilliant diamond. A princess cut diamond wedding ring will look equally as beautiful next to an engagement ring, or as a stand alone ring.

Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry industry with much of his experience in polished diamonds, engagement rings, wedding rings and custom jewelry design. He is an accomplished business consultant and is available for advice on topics such as marketing, advertising, merchandising and business turnarounds.

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