Often in the excitement of searching for types of engagement rings that will symbolize your love, diamond ring buyers completely forget about the practical aspects of the rings. Diamond engagement rings will typically be a daily wear part of a woman's jewelry collection, so ensuring that the ring is well constructed and the diamond secure on the ring is just as important as the overall beauty of the ring.
Mountings or settings are the parts of the ring that hold the diamonds into the bands on engagement rings. Some mountings or settings are very visible and are part of the ring design while others are almost impossible to detect. Either option is great, it is just important to understand the differences when selecting a ring.
Prong settings are typically more closely aligned with the barely noticeable types of engagement ring settings. The simple gold, white gold or platinum hooks are most typically used with solitaire stones, stones in groups or large sized diamonds. These prongs are located at the edges of the diamond and actually hook over the surface, pulling the diamond into the setting and holding it secure. Engagement rings with prong settings are by far the most common.
Prong settings will vary in number on engagement rings based on the size and shape of the diamond. On square or rectangular shapes there will be at least one prong on each corner and sometimes one prong along each edge. This again will vary on the size of the diamond.
Shaped diamonds such as hearts, pear shapes or marquis diamonds will have evenly distributed prongs on the ends and sides. Typically most engagement rings will have four to six prongs for each diamond.
The prongs are not heavy on most engagement rings and are placed in positions to allow light to enter from the top and sides of the diamonds. Without this type of open structure there would be less brilliance and dazzle to the diamond. Often the prongs form a sort of a cradle or basket around the diamond, especially those that are raised high off the band.
The jeweler creating these types of raised engagement rings has to balance securing the diamond with providing light sources for the stone. While individual prongs are usually rounded on top, square corners and points on a diamond can be secured by a v-shaped prong that provides maximum support for the diamond.
It is important to always have engagement rings checked on a yearly basis to ensure the prongs are all still secure. A jeweler can easily adjust the prongs in an engagement ring if needed, preventing the possibility of losing the diamond from the setting.
Mountings or settings are the parts of the ring that hold the diamonds into the bands on engagement rings. Some mountings or settings are very visible and are part of the ring design while others are almost impossible to detect. Either option is great, it is just important to understand the differences when selecting a ring.
Prong settings are typically more closely aligned with the barely noticeable types of engagement ring settings. The simple gold, white gold or platinum hooks are most typically used with solitaire stones, stones in groups or large sized diamonds. These prongs are located at the edges of the diamond and actually hook over the surface, pulling the diamond into the setting and holding it secure. Engagement rings with prong settings are by far the most common.
Prong settings will vary in number on engagement rings based on the size and shape of the diamond. On square or rectangular shapes there will be at least one prong on each corner and sometimes one prong along each edge. This again will vary on the size of the diamond.
Shaped diamonds such as hearts, pear shapes or marquis diamonds will have evenly distributed prongs on the ends and sides. Typically most engagement rings will have four to six prongs for each diamond.
The prongs are not heavy on most engagement rings and are placed in positions to allow light to enter from the top and sides of the diamonds. Without this type of open structure there would be less brilliance and dazzle to the diamond. Often the prongs form a sort of a cradle or basket around the diamond, especially those that are raised high off the band.
The jeweler creating these types of raised engagement rings has to balance securing the diamond with providing light sources for the stone. While individual prongs are usually rounded on top, square corners and points on a diamond can be secured by a v-shaped prong that provides maximum support for the diamond.
It is important to always have engagement rings checked on a yearly basis to ensure the prongs are all still secure. A jeweler can easily adjust the prongs in an engagement ring if needed, preventing the possibility of losing the diamond from the setting.
About the Author:
George Baycan of San Francisco based Simayof Jewelershas 7 years experience in the jewelry industry in management and marketing consultant positions. He specializes in Engagement Ringsand Engagement Ring Settings.
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