Invisible Set Diamond Creations Present an Incredibly Incredible Sparkle
In Invisible Set Diamond styles, calibrated stones with slits are placed into a frame with ridges to hold them in place. No metal appears between any stones in properly executed Invisible Settings designs. Because each stone must fit flush against all the surrounding diamonds, Invisible Set Diamond Earrings creations only employs baguettes, square cut diamonds & princess cuts.
The invisible setting technique was originally developed in France, and is used to great effect by master jewelers all over the world. And that is not surprising because the traditional diamond solitaire has become synonymous with engagement.
But there is a wide range of other settings you could choose from if you want a more unusual engagement ring. And this makes the pave setting amongst one of the most expensive settings. A Bezel Setting is a beautiful setting which is smooth and comfortable to wear.
A stand of precious metal totally encircles and protects the gemstone, giving it an antique yet contemporary look. The gemstones are held in place with invisible or unobtrusive settings.
Channel Settings are another very comfortable setting which will not snag on clothing. In a finished pave set ring, the diamonds should sit next to each other with no obvious metal in between in order to achieve the effect of a carpet of diamonds across the whole ring. Because they are held by their girdles, this setting requires very precise and well cut stones.
Channel setting suits smaller diamonds and colored gemstones which have straight sides, such as Baguettes, Square, Rectangular or Princess Cuts. Because these shapes can sit closely together, they can be pave set into yellow or even rose gold.
Tension set diamonds are integral to the band of the ring, and actually complete the circle of the band. This setting has become popular with newer designs of engagement ring and it is very striking. However, the diamond is largely unprotected, making it suitable only for robust diamond cuts.
Pave satisfies the demand for ostentatious jewelry by producing a tremendous “bling effect” and yet still looks tastefully elegant. Because of this, pave set engagement rings have become very popular since the turn of the century. In the pave setting, large numbers of clean diamonds are invisible prong set using miniscule prongs, to create a river of diamond brilliance. It is a gorgeous setting is often used to enhance the shoulders of a ring.
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