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.

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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.

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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.

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Bar Channel Setting

Individual metal bars divide each diamond from the other. A groove is placed enabling the diamond to stay secure.

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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.

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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

Lobster Clasp

A fastener is held in place by a spring. This is a very secure and commonly used lock.

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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.

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