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Prong Setting
The gemstone seated on the grooves opened on the prongs is fixed in place by squeezing. Number of prongs should be minimum 2 and this may increase depending on the design. It is one of the most frequent types of setting used. |
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Tension Setting
This is the method of fixing the gemstone in reliance to the tension strength of gold or brilliant. The gemstone is not exposed to any impact other than this tension force. Therefore, such setting method is preferred rather on platinum that has a greater strength. |
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Channel Setting
By drilling a route for the advancement of gemstones, they are pushed to line back to back. This arrangement is rather used in full-cycle or semi-cycle wedding rings or in the setting of lateral gemstones of a single gemstone. |
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Bezel Setting
The bezel is simply a band of metal which is shaped into the size and shape of the gem and then soldered into place on the metal of the jewellery. The next step is to place the prepared stone into the bezel, or metal band and the metal is pressed down over the edges of diamond which locks it into place. |
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Pavé Setting
A pavé setting looks like a continuous surface of diamonds, with 4,5,6 prongs per gemstone, but is actually made up of small diamonds set side by side into little holes, their surfaces nearly level with the setting. A pavé setting makes you think the jewellery has more and larger diamonds than it truly does. |
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