Diamond Engagement Settings!

Diamond Engagement Settings -- the beginning to your perfect ring!

Apart from deciding on the style, metal, cut of the gem, weight of the gem and clarity of the diamond, you also need to choose from one of the many diamond engagement settings available. When you start looking for that perfect diamond engagement ring setting you'll soon discover that there is a lot more to choosing the right ring than you first anticipated.

There are quite a few diamond engagement settings to choose from and your selection is based upon your own personal taste. Those who like their gems to really stand out may like the classic setting, whereas those who prefer a more subtle look may go for the flush or channel settings.

Diamond engagement settings in a custom design!

If you are going for a custom made engagement ring, you should decide upon the diamond engagement settings after you have determined the style of ring as well as the cut, size and shape of the diamond. This will enable you to assess how the chosen stone or stones will look with each setting. However, if you are buying a pre-made ring, you will already be able to determine which of the diamond engagement ring settings you prefer.

The purpose of diamond engagement settings is to keep the precious diamond in your ring safe and secure. Many of the diamond engagement ring settings are also able to protect the diamond against wear and tear as well as keep it in place.

Another purpose of diamond engagement settings is to accentuate the stone as much as possible, allowing sufficient light to pass through the gem to maintain a strong, brilliant sparkle.

Some of the most popular diamond engagement settings include classic, flush, channelled and cluster:

And if you really want to be clever, you could go for the illusion setting, which uses the polished mirror-like effect of the metal to make the diamond look bigger than it actually is!