Pavé setting is an enchanting and luxurious choice for
engagement and wedding rings. For a distinct and glamorous look, large center stone is usually complimented with smaller diamonds. Pavé is derived from the French word which means “pavement”. Pavé setting appears like a sparkling street paved with cobblestones with tight grouping of identically sized stones laid across a surface. In pavé setting metal is less visible with small diamonds encrusted on the metal surface resembling a solid single diamond or a surface of diamonds only and not metal band. To fill in the gaps between the stones and to separate those while holding the stones in place, tiny beads of metal are used which further accentuate the look.
Prong Setting
One of the most popular and most common settings used in jewelry is prong setting. Whether you are
buying an engagement ring, a wedding ring or an everyday wear,
prong setting showcases the stones perfectly adding grace to your jewelry. In prong setting, the gem is inserted into metal prongs that form a basket-like base if we see form the top. This setting allows more light to enter the stone thus accentuating its brilliance
and luster. Prong setting is also known as claw setting because it resembles a claw that clutches the stone tightly. This setting is most commonly used for gemstones and solitaire rings. Prong setting secures the stone letting the stone take center stage.
Bezel Setting
Bezel setting is a vintage technique of setting gemstones into jewelry. Bezel setting has an elevated collar of metal wrapped around the stone. Bezel setting provides great protection to the stone securing the edges and the corners of your precious stone making it safe and comfortable for everyday wear. Bezel settings are for the people who like subtle elegance and prefer practical jewelry at the same time. Apart from the full
bezel, partial bezel or semi-bezel is also a popular setting for jewelry. Semi-bezel gives the ring a contemporary look. Princess and emerald cut stones are the most popular choices for bezel setting.
Channel Setting
A continuous flow of small gemstones suspended between two bars of metal in a row is called Channel setting. Channel setting is amongst the securest and the most popular methods of setting stones into jewelry as the channels protect the gemstones extremely well from chipping girdles.