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The Anatomy of an Engagement Ring

Name: Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
Brand: Javda
SKU: 21182
Price: 3,805 USD
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If you are looking for a perfect natural diamond ring designs, you have come to the right place as today we will discuss about the anatomy of an engagement ring. Before you purchase any diamond ring you must have every details about a diamond engagement ring. We will discuss every part so this will help you to figure out the perfect engagement ring for your love, as this will make it easier for you to communicate with the jeweler as well.

As every ring has an individual settings that includes the diamond or a gemstone. Which is figured into three parts such as head, prong and shank.

Head: The head is mainly defines the part of the ring where the center stone is hold.

Prong: The prong is defined as a metal tip that holds the center stone securely to its place. As you get the variations on this settings such as four prong or six prongs, which helps the light to travel through the diamond from all angles.

Shank: The shank is defined as the metal part of the ring that joins the head from both sides and forms a ring.

Settings Of The Ring

Setting are very important for a ring as this creates a beautiful design to the ring and keeps the diamonds or the gemstones securely to its place.

Cathedral Settings:

Cathedral Settings can be described in two parts:

• The prong head that is a piece of metal that is keeps the center stone securely to its place. Whereas, the number of prongs depends on the shape of center stone.

• As the cathedral settings that relates to the style of the ring, where the band arched up both the sides and joins the center stone.

Bezel Settings:

Well, bezel settings are quite different from prongs as they holds up the stone securely with a metal rim. That leaves the upper portion of the diamond or the gemstone visible. As this settings can be created with plain metal or also have smooth edges and can be modeled in to any shape according to stones.

Halo Settings:
Halo setting is defined as the halo portion of the ring that encircles the center stone. As this settings makes the stone appear larger, also can be any shape and spotlight the diamond or gemstone.
Hidden Halo:
The hidden halo is described as the set of diamonds in a full circle just beneath the center stone.

Pave Settings:
You can define the pave settings also as small prongs that holds the diamonds in its place that leaves slight part of the metal to expose. As it is a band that appears as to be paved by small diamonds.
Micro-Pave Settings:
Micro-pave setting is quite similar to pave settings but there is a bit differences between two. Micro pave settings are mainly used for the smaller diamonds to hold in its place with smaller prongs leaving the metal to expose.

Eternity Settings:
This setting are used for the ring when the pave or micro pave setting or the accenting side stones are extended all the way around the band without showing up any plain metal. It can also be refer to as the full eternity.
The Basket Head Settings:
You can define the basket head setting as a type of prong settings which looks quite similar to a basket. This settings gives the center stone more stability and secures it with more support. When you look into the ring sideways, it will show up with two horizontal bars which shows up as the basket head.

Styles Of The Ring

The style of a ring can be described into three parts:

Gallery:

The gallery of the ring is described as the area between the head and the shank of the center stone. As it can also be featured with diamonds and can be designed as beading or filigree if you dint want to keep it simple.

Beading / Milgrain:
Beading are also known as milgrain, as you can detail this style on antique or on vintage-inspired rings. The design of milgrain or beading are small beads of metal that are used on the edge of the setting or you can describe it with add pattern or the adornment that is featured like a halo and bezel.
Filigree:
Filigree is found on many shank or on the head of a ring. As it is embellished with stylish spiral or twisted designs. Which makes the ring unique in antique style rings.

What is the Popular Settings & Styles Of Rings ?

When it comes to shop for rings you should always pick the perfect ring of your choices and preference. There are many designs you may go through starting with the simple and elegant designs to four or six prong settings to the classic look, these never goes out of style. As you can choose any of the styles that will bring up the beauty of your ring:

• Six Prong Settings

• Four Prong Settings

• V Prong Settings

• Halo Settings

• Double Halo Settings

• Estate Style

• Semi-Bezel or Half-Bezel Settings

Type Of Shanks

As prongs, settings and shanks are an important part for the center stone. As you may find many diamonds or gemstones are wrapped with metal edges around or has a clasps on the top of the diamonds or the gemstones or you may also fine four prongs or six prongs are used to ensure the diamonds or the gemstones to be in its place. As settings are the shape and design of the jewelry that is surrounded by the center stone. The Shank is the metal that is surrounded through the finger, which gives a base to design the ring. As the shank ensures to fit the ring properly into your finger.

Types of shanks includes:

• Split Shank

• Straight Shank

• Bypass Shank

• Cathedral Shank

• Tapered Shank

• Crossover Shank.

Design & Details Of A Ring Setting

There are different designs added into each rings to give its unique look. Some add milgrain or beading to the ring. That gives you the vintage look where as twisted design or rope design are next to modern look. If you’re looking something in bold then you can consider the swirl design. As filigree details are antique or vintage style rings, but if you’re looking for something that inspires you then you can consider the floral bands. These are the setting design and details of the ring.

Types of designs & details of a ring includes:

• Milgrain

• Carved

• Swirl

• Floral

• Twisted

• Filigree