What is fishtail setting?
Fishtail setting: an elegant setting where the diamond melee is set low into the metal with delicate fishtail-shaped cuts. Flush setting: a sleek setting style in which diamond melee is set individually, directly into the metal and without prongs.
What is scallop setting?
The Scallop Set Diamond Wedding Band comprises closely spaced Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, each held by four claws with an etched border to maximise light into the stones and create the illusion of an invisible setting.
What is fishtail diamond?
The basis of the fishtail setting style is two small, but secure beads and two “pushed-over” sections of metal on the girdle of the diamond. It is an extremely secure setting for rows of diamonds but it is also very elegant giving the diamond ring a sophisticated look.
What are fishtail prongs?
A specialty type of prong setting (usually fishtail) creates the illusion that a diamond is bigger and squarer than it is. This is called an illusion setting, and is often seen in Retro and Mid-Century era engagement rings.
What is a ring setting called?
The most common and classic ring setting is called a prong setting.
What are big rings called?
COCKTAIL RING Also known as a cluster ring and a dinner ring, it is a large, dramatic ring that rises considerably off the finger.
What is French pave setting?
French pavé refers to a method of setting accent diamonds to maximize the amount of light that hits them from the sides, increasing their sparkle. In French pavé settings the metal forms a “fishtail,” or a small U or V shape underneath each diamond, exposing the sides of the diamonds.
What is cathedral setting?
A cathedral setting is an elegant and classic display to set a gem, particularly in a ring. This exceptional setting mimics the grace and elegance of a cathedral, using arches to frame the gem as the stunning focal point of the jewelry.
What is Belcher setting?
The belcher setting, named after Thomas Belcher, is a specific type of ring setting. Belcher settings have claws or prongs that are cut into the shank of the ring, usually with a scoop design between each prong.
What is a basket setting?
A basket setting is a type of prong setting, but with a little difference. Four or six prongs rise up from the base of the metal band for the stone to sit in, but then more horizontal prongs are added to create a ‘basket’ shape, further reinforcing the overall setting and adding an extra element to the design too.
What is a diamond setting?
It features a single diamond held in place with four or six prongs, usually used in classic engagement rings or single stone diamond rings. Also known as the claw setting, this style of mounting minimises how much metal is used and so allows more light to pass through the diamond.