THE JEWELRY WISDOM GUIDE
The Golden Standard of Timeless Beauty
Discover gold qualities, color, maintenance, and function.
Prongs: Pillars of metal that grip the diamond. Double prongs have 4 prongs per stone, while shared prongs secure two stones simultaneously.
Fishtail allows light underneath melee for added sparkle, as the diamonds are held above the band of gold. The sideview of this setting resembles ...you guessed it, a fishtail.
Split Prong is cast (formed when the gold is poured into a mold) with a double portioned prong that the jeweler splits when tightening the stones into place.
Channel set stones are nestled between two walls of metal, providing security while showing off the girdles between them, allowing light to flow around them.
Pavé are diamonds set closely together in rows, creating a “paved” look.
Bezels encircles the stone with a metal rim, providing stability and a sleek look.
Straight Edges are best protected by a bar, like a segment of a channel. This is most commonly used on baguettes.
Sharp Cornered diamonds should ideally be protected with V-prong settings to prevent chipping.
Illusion uses polished metal cut in angles and encircling the melee, to make small diamonds appear larger when looking at them from a couple feet away.
Shanks
This is the band that encircles your finger.
Simple Shank
Is a standard rectangular cross-section
Comfort Fit
Has rounded edges for easier wear
Knife Edge
Forms a triangular cross-section
Euro Shank
Squared bottom corners of the shank that prevent spinning. These edges prevent the ring from spinning on your finger.
Sizing bumps (or Bishop Bumps)
Sizing bumps inside the shank can also help fit over arthritic fingers and is the cheaper option than an arthritic shank. An arthritic shank is specially modified to open and clasp shut over swollen knuckles.
Types Of Settings
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