Settings Education
Settings Education
Pave Setting
Multiple diamonds are set close together and are kept secure by gem spurs and beads. These beads are made of precious metal.
![pave-setting](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-pave.jpg)
Channel Setting
Diamonds are set girdle to girdle in a groove. This groove is made of precious metal and is secured by hammering down its walls.
![channel-setting](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-channel.jpg)
Prong Setting
A piece of precious metal known as a prong folds over an edge of the diamond. Multiple prongs are used to secure the stone, most commonly four prongs.
![prong-setting](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-prong.jpg)
Bar Channel Setting
Individual metal bars divide each diamond from the other. A groove is placed enabling the diamond to stay secure.
![setting-bar-channel](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-bar-channel.jpg)
Bezel Setting
This setting holds the diamond in place by having a continual groove cut out where the diamond girdle is inserted. The walls of the bezel are then folded down to keep the diamond in place.
![bazel-setting](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-bezel.jpg)
Invisible Setting
This relatively new type of setting holds the diamonds in place with very little gold showing. The diamonds are placed in a frame that has ridges to hold the stones in place.
![invisible-setting](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-invisible.jpg)
Lobster Clasp
A fastener is held in place by a spring. This is a very secure and commonly used lock.
![lobster-clasp](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-lobster-clasp.jpg)
Box Clasp with Safety
This lock has a tab that you push into a groove until it clicks. Then you attach the safety lock onto the item for added security.
![box-clasp-with-safety](https://www.frontjewelers.net/pub/media/wysiwyg/settings-box-clasp-with-safety.jpg)