| When you start looking for the perfect engagement | | | | have one diamond representing the past, one |
| ring, choosing the perfect setting may prove to be | | | | representing the present, and a third representing the |
| equally important as finding the right diamond. The ring | | | | future. They can be nostalgic, but are typically |
| setting adds style, character, and design to the overall | | | | considered to be timeless. Almost all three-stone set |
| look of the ring. Whether or not you want the ring to | | | | diamond engagement rings showcase prong-set |
| be a surprise, it's important to get an idea of your | | | | diamonds. Frequently consumers who are interested in |
| fiance's personal taste. It's also important to consider | | | | buying three-stone diamond engagement rings chose |
| her daily activities. For a woman that is more active, | | | | to design their own ring and carefully pick out each |
| you may want to choose a stronger, sturdier setting. | | | | diamond. |
| Although there are a huge range of diamond | | | | Solitaire Settings are the most classic, most popular |
| engagement ring settings, the three most common | | | | setting for a diamond engagement ring. In a solitaire |
| diamond engagement ring settings are side-stone | | | | diamond engagement ring, a single diamond is |
| settings, three-stone settings, and solitaire settings. | | | | positioned in the center of the ring. Round brilliant |
| The Side-Stone stone ring is any diamond ring that | | | | diamonds are the most common; however any |
| features a centrally showcased, usually larger, diamond | | | | diamond shape or cut is an acceptable choice. |
| accented by smaller diamonds along the sides of the | | | | Normally, the diamond is held in place on a solitaire |
| ring, on either side of the central diamond. Side-stone | | | | engagement ring by a special prong-setting which |
| settings are a way to add extra sparkle or a dash of | | | | looks like a small claw. Prong settings are by far the |
| color to a white-diamond engagement ring. Be aware | | | | most traditional and classic of all settings. The most |
| that this style can vary greatly depending on the | | | | popular prong setting is the four-prong setting which |
| side-stones used and the way the side-stones are set. | | | | allows for the highest percentage of the diamond to |
| Channel-set side-stones are set within the band and | | | | be visible. Six-prong settings and bezel settings, |
| are the most securely-set side-stones available. | | | | however, provide the wearer with a bit more security |
| Bar-channel-set side-stones are set a bit higher which | | | | when it comes to the safety of the set diamond. A |
| increases the risk of damage. Prong-set side-stones | | | | low setting is also less likely to incur damage than a |
| are more delicate settings than both the channel-set | | | | high setting. |
| and bar-channel-set, and typically feature larger side | | | | Remember, a diamond engagement ring is a very |
| stones. Finally, pave -set side-stones are the most | | | | important purchase. Don't feel like its taboo to involve |
| delicate settings since they feature small diamonds | | | | her in some of the decision-making. Whether you |
| inset directly into the metal band with only small beads | | | | choose to involve her or not, it's important to get a |
| holding the stones in place. However, the pavé | | | | good feel for her taste, lifestyle, and to know her ring |
| setting has become quite popular recently with the | | | | size. If you do it right, you'll be ready for this big decision |
| growing interest in vintage and vintage-style jewelry. | | | | and you'll know right away when you've found the |
| Three-Stone diamond rings are imbued with an | | | | perfect ring. |
| additional layer of symbolic meaning. Three-stone rings | | | | |