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A Close Up Look at Invisible Settings in Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

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What Is an Invisible Setting?

The invisible setting technique was developed in France more than two centuries ago. Grooves in each stone's girdle slip into a metal framework below the surface, but the metal cannot be seen, so stones sit side-by-side, creating a solid surface of gems.

Jewelry designers use invisible setting techniques to create the illusion of larger diamonds in engagement rings and wedding rings. The ring below has a prong set, round brilliant cut center diamond that's surrounded on the sides by princess cut diamonds in an invisible setting. Photo courtesy of Sun Jewelry.

1. What Is an Invisible Setting?
2. Creating the Illusion of a Diamond Solitaire
3. Invisibly Set Diamonds Enhance Center Stone

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