How to Choose a Diamond Ring Setting

Choose a ring setting for your diamond

Choosing a diamond can be one of the most important decisions you will ever make regarding accessories, but choosing a setting for that special stone is an important first step. From choosing the metal to choosing the style, getting the setting right will enhance the diamond and please the wearer.

Instructions

1. Pick your center stone. The diamond will be the focus of the ring and you will need to match your setting to the stone. It's important that the completed ring match the personality of the wearer and you should keep that person's taste in mind when deciding between simple and more intricate settings.

2. Choose the metal for your setting. Options generally include platinum, yellow gold and white gold. You should consider the skin tone of the wearer and her personal taste. If you are unable to ask her about her preference, consider what metal she prefers in her everyday jewelry. Platinum or white gold are the most popular complements to diamonds.

3. Consider a simple setting. A prong setting for a solitaire diamond can be an elegant and minimalistic choice. Since the setting is simple, it leaves the diamond as the focus. If you have a tight budget, this can also be the least expensive choice.

4. Review multistone settings. Selecting a setting that features complementary stones can be a great accent. Depending on the preference of the wearer, colored stones are an option, as are additional diamonds. You can frame your diamond with two accents on either side, or choose a setting that features small diamonds all along the band.

5. Choose a width. While this is a matter of personal taste, a simple prong setting is usually thinner than a setting featuring additional stones. If the setting is for an engagement ring, consider how it will present itself when accompanied by a wedding band.

References

• Blue Nile: Rings and Settings

Resources

• Blue Nile: Find Your Ring Setting