Solitaire Setting: Known as the classic or Tiffany setting, the solitaire setting is by far the most popular. The diamond is lifted higher than other settings, revealing the maximum amount of light to pass through. Although this setting is easy to clean and less expensive than other settings, it can easily get damaged or become caught in clothing.

Channel Setting: The channel setting has small rows of diamonds around the ring with no metal between them. Although this setting keeps diamonds well protected, it is expensive and very difficult to ever have this particular ring re-sized.

Flush Setting: The flush, or gypsy setting, mounts the diamonds deep inside the ring so only the top shows. The diamonds are well protected, very little light can enter the stone.

Bezel Setting: A bezel, or collar surrounds the diamonds and fixes them to the top of the ring. A white or platinum bezel can make diamonds appear larger and the metal offers a lot of protection. However, very little light can enter and the setting is relatively expensive.

Pave Setting: Small diamonds and bits of white metal are skillfully placed in holes along the ring shake. The effect is the look of many tiny diamonds, or glitter, filling the surface.

Tension Setting: The tension setting is a new way of keeping stones in place. Using state of the art springs, the effect is that the stone is barely held in place. Contrary to what you may think, this is the most secure of all the settings.