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Engagement ring setting choices. Discover which diamond settings are most durable. Decide which engagement ring settings you think are most attractive. Advice to help you select an engagement ring.
5 Ways to Make a Diamond Look Larger
Did you know that there are many ways to make a diamond appear larger than it actually is? It all depends on your choice of cut, shape, and setting. Here are five ways to buy a diamond that looks larger than its true carat weight.
Pavé Settings - Definition and Picture of Pavé Setting
Take a close-up look at pave settings used in engagement rings and other jewelry.
Photos of Prong Settings
Prong settings are the most popular setting used for engagement rings and other jewelry, but not all prong settings are alike. You'll find a large variety of prong settings when you shop for an engagement ring, from simple and elegant to very ornate. You'll have a good idea of the styles available when you take this virtual tour of prong settings.
Resetting an Heirloom Diamond
It's not unusual for diamond rings to be handed down from one generation to the next, but sometimes their settings need to be repaired or replaced, and sometimes the settings don't suit your style at all. Whether or not to reset the diamond is a very personal decision.
Virtual Tour of Bezel Settings
A bezel setting holds a diamond or other gemstone securely, and the low, protective profile it creates makes a bezel setting a good choice for people with active lifestyles. Take this virtual tour of bezel settings if you'd like to see how much variety can be achieved with this lovely setting technique.
Channel Setting Facts and Photos
Channel settings are one popular diamond setting that you'll see when you shop for an engagement ring. Sometimes it's difficult to tell one setting from another, so here's a gallery of rings with channel settings, with explanations to help you understand the basics of the technique.
A Close Up Look at Invisible Settings
Invisible settings can be used to form a continuous surface of diamonds in engagement rings and wedding bands. Take a close up look at this popular engagement ring design technique.
How to Choose a Prong Setting
A prong setting is the most widely used setting for women's engagement rings and many other types of gemstone jewelry. Learn how prong settings keep diamonds in place and get advice about selecting a quality prong setting for your engagement ring.
Engagement Ring Settings
Excellent close-up photography illustrates setting descriptions. Flip through nine pages to learn more about engagement ring settings. From ADiamondIsForever.com.
Settings
Mondera offers an excellent tutorial about engagement ring settings. Descriptive text and graphics help you select a diamond ring for any occasion.

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