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Know The Different Settings Before Buying Engagement Rings

By: David Michal Jones Home | Shopping-and-Products | Fashion-Style


If you are looking for engagement rings then it is quite obvious that you have found countless guides about the 4C’S which are color, carat, clarity and cut. These factors help to determine the price and value of diamond. But generally buying a diamond engagement ring means two month’s salary. But if you are budget oriented and you still you want a perfect engagement ring for your sweetheart then you must consider style. In this article you can find main styles that are popular in engagement rings.

Generally engagement ring style refers to the setting and setting is the only factor that gives the ring its real beauty. Nowadays six settings are considered to be stylish and are also very popular among the modern couples.

Cathedral settings

You can find many settings in engagement rings but cathedral settings are considered as the most romantic setting. The diamond placed in center in cathedral setting look beautiful and is also secure between bands extending from the sides providing protection to the diamond. If you want a perfect look in tennis outfit or an evening gown then you must select this setting for your engagement rings.

Antique engagement ring settings

These rings create air of kingdom and majesty and romance. Generally the diamond set in the centre in this style is fancy cut such as heart, emerald, oval, pear and marquise. These rings are considered for a queen.

Two tapered baguette settings

In two tapered baguette settings the centre diamond is surrounded by two other sparkling diamonds which give the look of luxury. These settings are best for any social event.


Bezel settings

You can use this setting with all most all the shapes of diamond. In this setting the diamond is placed within a collar at near level with the surface of the ring. And it provides protection to the diamond and also adds dimension and height.


Channel settings

This is another setting in which small diamonds is set on the two sides and protects the diamonds girdles and creates impressive engagement ring settings. But you must keep in mind that these settings are not for fragile stones.

Solitaire settings

Solitaire settings are considered as timeless and classic setting for engagement rings. It is a beautiful setting and is stylish for all the shapes of diamonds such as Asscher, round, pear and heart. This setting is becoming very popular these days and the reason of its popularity is that it reveals the brilliance and colors of diamond and the light can easily get to the stone. But the disadvantage of this setting is that it provides less protection to the stone. But in spite of its disadvantage you will find that it is one of the most popular settings compare to other settings.




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