Gateway to the Perfect Engagement Ring
Engagement Ring Facts
Fact #1
The most appreciated ring shape is the round cut diamond followed by the princess cut diamond. Moreover, the most popular metals used are white gold and platinum.
Fact #2
The idea of an engagement ring started with the ancient Egyptians. They believed that the jewel shall be worn on the finger with a vein connected to the heart.
The Gemstone Shape
What shape of the gemstone matches your personality?
- Marquis
- Emerald
- Cushion
- Asscher
- Round
- Heart
- Princess
- Pear
- Radiant
- Oval
The Setting
There are lot of settings available for your ring, which is best for you?
Prong
This is the most common type of ring setting which involves three to six claws that hold the stone firmly in a metal "head" or "basket". Prongs can be rounded, flat, or V-shaped. This your best bet if you want to elevate that diamond you chose!
Bezel
A type of ring setting that uses a metal rim with edges to partially surround the parameters of the stone. For the type of person who wears her ring on an everyday basis.
Bar Channel
This setting can be applied around a ring. Instead of channels, thin vertical bars of metal stones are used to secure them firmly in place. This is perfect for eternity and stackable rings as it keeps the stones in place while still boosting the diamonds.
Channel
Popular for wedding bands, Channel sandwiches a row of stones between two horizontal channels with no metal separating them. For a snag-free setting, this is the best choice as it provides ample security to the stones.
