Types of Stone Settings

 

The Prong Setting

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Of the most popular and well known types of settings, the prong setting or prong mount refers to the use of metal projections or tines, called prongs, to secure a gemstone to a piece of jewelry. You can do a 2 prong setting or even up to 8 prongs. 

 

The Cluster Setting

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In a cluster setting, smaller diamonds are set closely together to either resemble a large diamond (see pic 2) or are set closely together to resemble the inside of a geode. (see pic 1)

The Bezel Setting

A bezel setting is when the diamond or gemstone is completely encircled in precious metal. In other words, it creates sort of a metal "halo" around the stone.

 

The Channel Setting

A channel setting is when the gemstones or diamonds are set into a channel made from two strips of metal. The stones are set in such a way that they form a row and can run along the entire band. These are most popular in wedding bands. 

 

The Pave Setting

Pave settings are a type of setting that consists of small diamonds or gemstones on the band, like a channel setting, but are fastened by little droplets of metal that look like beads. This setting is also known as a Beaded Channel Setting. 

 

The Inlay Setting

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Inlay is used with softer gemstones that are not traditionally faceted. Some of these gemstones include turquoise, lapis, black onyx, malachite, jet black and opal. 

 

The Gypsy Setting

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Horseshoe ring with black diamonds in a flush setting

 

A gypsy setting, also known as flush setting, is when the diamond or gemstone appears to sit flush with the surface of the metal. Similar to a bezel where the crown of the stone is the only exposed area. 

 

 

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