Choosing the right setting can be just as important as choosing the diamond itself. Think of the setting as a representative statement of your style; the meaning of this diamond, and how you want that meaning presented to the world. Consider the following questions:

• Will it be yellow gold, white gold or platinum?
• Will the band be simple or adorned with smaller stones?
• Does her taste run modern, vintage, floral, romantic or more contemporary?
• Would you like the diamond to be set with additional side stones or alone?

Prong Setting:
Show off your diamond
If you're looking for a setting for a solitaire diamond ring, the Prong Setting is the most popular. It's designed to highlight the diamond. The prongs hold the diamond securely while at the same time allowing light to shine up through the diamond. The four prong solitare setting and the six prong solitare setting will allow maximum sparkle and brilliance for the diamond. Learn more about prong settings.

Channel Setting:
Go for the bold
Two strips of gold or platinum create a dramatic channel for stones set side-by-side. The gems are set flush with the metal, offering protection from snags, but slightly diminishing the ability for light to shine through.

Pave Setting
All Sparkle
Like a metal honeycomb, small gemstones are placed very close together in tiny holes of the frame. All you see is diamonds since no metal is visible to the eye. This setting reflects quality, elegance, and brilliance.

Bar Setting: Beauty and protection.
Stones are actually placed in the channel with supporting bars on either side of each stone.This style creates a beautiful display of uniformity in presentation. Since there is no additional metal between the stones, more light is allowed to pass through to the diamond.

Three-Stone Diamond Setting
Brilliant Tradition
Three stones are mounted together, in three prong settings. Often a larger, more impressive look is created by placing three smaller diamonds together. This setting allows more light to pass through for heightened color, brilliance and fire.

Bead Setting

Shared Prong Setting

Antique Done with Milgrain Accents

Elegant and Simple Band

Select a Setting She'll Love Without Blowing the Surprise
Discovering what kind of ring she likes can be a challenge if you want to keep your proposal a secret. Below is a list of all the points you'll need to know before you begin shopping, as well as some secret methods for discovering her ring size and her taste in engagement rings.

• Take a good look at the color of jewelry your partner wears. What color is the metal?
• Ask her friends or mother if there is a type or style of ring she likes.
• Is she very active or not used to wearing jewelry? If so, consider a cathedral or contour setting, which will protect a diamond from rough treatment.
  

Engagements are rarely an out-of-the-blue surprise, so it is common to discuss engagement ring choices with your partner. The only way to ensure you find a ring that will match her taste and style is to shop for a ring together.

Still Not Sure What Setting to Select?
Our recommendation is to mount the diamond in a simple solitaire setting. The setting is extremely affordable and versatile. After presenting the diamond to her, have the diamond remounted in the setting of her choice. If you purchase the stone from Shapiro Diamonds, we will gladly credit you the full cost of the solitaire setting toward the remount.