A Guide To Setting Types: A Complete List To Help You Find Your Dream Design

Setting Types:

	Bezel Setting: Classic and the most secure, most of our rings are bezel set. The metal goes over the edge of the stone, completely protecting the delicate edges from being hit by surfaces and preventing damage.
	Half-Bezel Setting: A bezel that covers half of the stone. Best of both worlds, protection on the stone's most vulnerable points while still letting light in from the side to make the stone sparkle.
	Flush Setting: The stone is embedded into the ring so that the top of it sits flush with the rest of the ring. Perfect for people who lead active lifestyles or work with their hands since the stone is as low as possible and won't catch on anything.
	Tension Setting: A groove is cut into the band that fits part of the stone, and the pressure of the metal holds it in place. Minimal metal covers the edges of the stone, making it sparkle, but it's less secure than a bezel.
	Channel Setting: Similar to tension, a groove is cut into the side of the ring where multiple stones sit in a row. There is usually no metal between the stones, but sometimes small prongs are added for stability.
	Bar Setting: Similar to a half bezel, the stone is held in place by two metal bars on opposite sides of the stone. An elegant style choice that lets lots of light in; however, it’s not as secure as a prong setting.
	Combination Setting: Some settings can be combined to create different aesthetics and added security. For example, the Engraved Star Band has a flush setting that uses prongs and the grooves of the engraving itself to secure the stone.
	Prong Settings: Prong settings allow more light to enter the stone from the sides but offer less security than a bezel. There are many different types of prong styles and settings. We discuss them in detail below.

Prong Styles:

	Rounded Prongs: The prongs don't come too far over the edge of the stone, so it shows off the stone's face. Great for circular stone cuts like oval and round, or stones with flat edges like emerald cuts. Not as good for sharp-edged stones.
	Claw Prongs: The end of the prong comes down further over the stone's face and ends in a tapered point. Offers more security and protection for the stone. Perfect for angular-edged stones like princess, square, marquise, or kite.
	V-Prong: The prong is in a V-shape to cover a corner of a stone completely. Perfect for stone shapes with points like marquise, pear, or kite.
	Pavé: Smaller prongs with rounded, flat ends to form a bead. This setting blends in with the stones to create the illusion of continuous sparkle. Great for side stones, clusters, or rows of smaller stones.

Prong Settings:

	4-Prong: Good for rounder stones, if used on a stone with angles like kite, pear, and marquise, make sure the prongs cover the points to protect from damage.
	6-Prong: More secure than a four-prong and perfect for larger stones. Good for more angular stones like pear shape as well.
	8-Prong: More prongs are always better in terms of a secure gemstone; however, more metal covering the stone means less light from the side. The perfect balance between a 6-prong and a bezel setting
	Shared Prong: Usually found in cluster rings or used for accent stones; this setting allows multiple stones to share the same prongs. This lets the prongs blend into the ring and the stones stand out more.
	Doubled Prong: Instead of a singular prong gripping the ends of the stone there are two prongs in each area. The additional prongs can grip corners and curves more to make the stone more secure.
	Petal Prong: Similar to a doubled prong setting, pairs of prongs taper and connect on the top of the stone to create a petal shape with a hollow center that lets more light in from the sides.

Setting Styles:

	Solitaire: A single stone on a metal band. A timeless classic, the solitaire is the most popular setting of all time.
	Halo: A circle of stones surrounds the center stone on the top of the ring to add more sparkle to your look.
	Hidden Halo: A circle of stones surrounds the center stone underneath so it can only be seen from the side or underside of the ring. Allows you to add more sparkle while also giving the illusion of a solitaire.
	Three Stone: Two stones flank a larger center stone. The stones are supposed to represent your past, present, and future with your partner.
	Steps: Several side stones are set next to but slightly lower than the center stone in a step-like appearance. A unique way to raise up the center stone.
	Cluster: Groups of stones that can either be all the same or made up of all different stones, shapes, sizes, and colors. Perfect if you want maximum sparkle.
	Eternity: A row or rows of stones that go all the way around the band. Great as an engagement, wedding, or anniversary ring. Stacks well with other existing bands.
	Chevron: The face of the ring itself forms a V-shape with stones set along the chevron. Perfect for stacking with other rings or worn as a unique shaped engagement ring.