Engagement Ring Settings
Engagement Rings
come in different varieties of styles now days. There are
several designs and styles to choose from when it is time to
purchase your
engagement ring.
From left the right in the picture above, the styles shown
are: Solitaire tiffany setting, Solitaire cathedral
setting, Setting with baguette diamonds, Diamond trinity
setting, and a Channel setting ring. These are
some of the most basic designs out there for you to get. If
you're not sure what to get, we strongly suggest a Solitaire
in white gold that is usually the most popular.
Solitaire Tiffany Setting
Due to its simplicity it is well known. This ring is
basically just a band (usually between 1.5mm-3mm wide) with
a claw setting placed in the center. If you are not sure
what to get your bride-to-be, this makes a wonderful
engagement ring and the setting can be replaced later if she
doesn't like design without much expense.
Solitaire Cathedral Setting
This ring is also popular. There is a band, very similar to
the Solitaire Tiffany Setting. The difference is where the
diamond is. To the left and right of the diamond, the band
splits into two. On the bottom it meets to join and create
the inside "band". On the top, it rises upwards to the
diamond to give it an illusion of being set deeper into the
ring. The "rising" of the ring on the sides is what gives it
the "Cathedral" name.
Setting with Baguette Diamonds
If you saw "The Bachelor" you will know this ring. This was
the style he gave to his bride-to-be on the show. It's
popular due to its simplicity. If you want a diamond ring
with side diamonds but are on a budget, this may suit you
well because the baguette shape diamonds are not usually
that large (and expensive).
Diamond Trinity Ring
Seen on the De Beers commercials, this ring has become a
popular anniversary ring due to it's "Past, Present and
Future" sentiment. It has always been a classic design for
engagement rings as well.
Channel Setting Ring
This is one of the most popular designs that use side
diamonds. The channel set diamonds can be round, princess
shape, or baguette. Channel setting gives the illusion that
the diamonds are suspended and looks quite breathtaking if
all the diamonds match well in size and quality. If the
diamonds do not match well in size, the channels on the
sides may appear slightly "wavy" and will not look as nice,
so play close attention when purchasing jewelry that is
channel set with multiple diamonds.
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