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Holding diamonds onto the band of engagement rings is done by mountings or settings, which are part of the overall ring design. In most cases the most popular types of settings are prong settings, however there are many other types of settings that are just as effective and can really add to the overall appearance of any style of traditional or modern engagement rings.

Allowing light to enter into the diamond is also an important function of the type of engagement ring settings or mountings you may wish to consider. Most types of settings take into consideration the shape of the diamond and the position of the facets to maximize the light reflection. In addition settings that lift the diamond off the band allows more light in from the side, something that simply cannot happen if the diamond is flush with the engagement ring’s surface.

A more solid type of setting for engagement rings is called the bezel setting. This is like a collar of the same metal as the band that wraps around the diamond and lifts it off the ring’s surface. Bezel settings are ideal for modern styles of engagement rings plus they are exceptional for unusual shaped diamonds that may be hard to secure to the bend using prongs. With a bezel setting the collar may go completely around the diamond or it may only be over half, allowing light to enter the stone.

For a flat surface for engagement rings or wedding bands the channel setting is very popular. This type of setting has a groove that runs through the center of the band, plus an additional slight groove off to the sides. Round or baguette style diamonds are inserted into the channel for a dazzling appearance. The small grooves on the sides of the channel hold the stones in place but also allow light to filter between and through the diamonds in the channel setting.

Bar channel settings have literally metal bars between each of the diamonds in the groove. These types of engagement rings often are in white gold or platinum since the reflective surface of the metal enhances the light entering into the diamonds.

Bead settings are much less common but are absolutely stunning in appearance. Beads of metal that match the band are actually both part of the design of these types of engagement rings as well as the practical element that holds the diamonds in place.

Invisible settings or mountings on engagement rings are also very popular since they are largely if not complete hidden by the stones themselves. Pave settings are largely invisible and are formed by drilling tiny holes into the band into which each individual diamond chip or stone is then placed. Small beading is then used to secure the diamonds.

Engagement rings with these unique types of settings are both beautiful as well as practical. With any type of engagement rings featuring any type of setting, routine checking of the mountings is always recommend so any loose settings can be immediately repaired.