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Engagement Ring Styles in Raleigh

Choosing a diamond engagement ring styles in Raleigh is an insanely personal affair. With so many factors to consider like budget, taste, diamond shape and styling, getting that sparkle in a bling is no walk in the park. 

The market is however not short of variety. Between carats, cuts, settings, and metals, there is a lot to learn about and choose from. These can overwhelm even the most resilient of beings. And that is why Engagement ring styles Raleigh 

Compiled this ultimate guide to help you find the perfect match.

To better get a hang of trends, check galleries. Galleries such as Malay jewelers compile specialist opinions based on sales data from recent popular purchases from the market. This can be useful in helping you figure out what you want.

 Engagement Ring Trends of 2019.

There is no better way to express that which you feel than getting your fiancé to be the perfect engagement ring. And it all starts with choosing the right engagement ring style from Engagement ring styles Raleigh. This will in turn determine the appearance of the ring that also dictates the type of diamond you will use.

Just like personality, engagement ring styles vary widely in appearance. Case in point is the triple row halo and solitaire ring. Though made of the same metal, the two rings cost differently with delicately matching price tags (This is how diverse rings can get).

Luckily though, it is easier than you may think. For each ring is uniquely curated, affording it some degree of advantages and disadvantages. This makes it explicitly easy to settle for an engagement ring from Engagement ring styles Raleigh.

Diversity of Engagement Ring styles Raleigh

For example, if your fiancé is into simple timeless pieces, elegant and exquisite gemstones that is “simple to her but special to you” may make the cut.

Others are conspicuous and flashy with a touch of halo or pave diamond engraving to enhance the ring’s beauty.

For busy hands on people though, the style that best suit them is one designed to withstand abrasion over prolonged periods.   

Terms such as halo, pave and the different ring styles may be pretty confusing. Specialists from Engagement ring styles Raleigh compiled this detailed diamond jewelry article just for you. 

This, in addition to checking recent purchases on engagement rings and shapes from our highest rated-retailers, will shorten your journey to finding the perfect ring style.

 Who said that the journey should be daunting, confusing and frustrating? Read on.

Detailed below is a list of the 7 most popular, engagement ring styles as compiled Engagement ring styles Raleigh. So exhaustive is it that it details the pros and cons of each style, links to sample style settings, and a vast variety of options on offer.

Scope of this 7 Engagement ring styles Raleigh

while researching, we strongly resisted the temptation to exclusively focusing on the alluring narrow view of metals (yellow or rose gold, white or even platinum). Instead, we focused on specific engagement ring designs. Most of which can be customized to your unique preferences with your choice of metal from Malay jewelry. This has the advantage of affording you infinite control over the ring metal appearance.

And certainly you can opt to have the ring customized with your choice center stone or diamond.

As industry pacesetters, gemstone specialist have always concurred with us. Here is a sample video from 2018, about Engagement ring styles Raleigh that has stood the test of time.

Styles changes, trends are set, new settings are discovered but timeless romantic traditions are constant. And that is where Engagement ring styles Raleigh comes in. We present to you a complete guide with concise definitions, antique ring settings with a classy touch, all accompanied by appropriate pictures.

So be it that you already have the engagement ring style decided, or just browsing with intent of gifting your loved one. Settle on one of the following ring setting and contact Engagement ring styles Raleigh to get the finest diamond for you. 

Prong Setting and Solitaire Setting

Prong ring setting easily rank as the most popular classic ring setting. And interestingly, it is available in a myriad of shapes.  

They can be pointed, smooth rounded, flat or the famous V-shaped that is a signature of princess-cut diamond.  Their name is characteristic of the tiny claw-like metal that holds the ring in place by tightly holding the diamond.

1- The prong setting

can feature either four or six claws. The four prong boldly features the diamond while the six-prong securely holds the diamond.  This feature precariously allows passage of more light, subtly hides the metal and greatly adds to the brilliance of the diamond. 

Pros of a prong setting

• The diamond is more noticeable.
• Easy to maintain and clean.
• Offers an elegant and timeless look.
• Accentuates and supports a myriad of diamond sizes and shapes

Cons of a prong setting

• you have to check once after every two years)
• High set styles snags on furniture, clothing and other materials – people with active lifestyles should therefore go for lower-set prongs.

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2-Tiffany Setting

Introduced in 1886 by Tiffany & Co., the iconic tiffany like solitaire features a round six prong setting diamond that is brilliantly-cut. A primary distinguishing feature is its triple excellent “knife edge” cut of the shafts.  Its high six prong setting delicately raises it above the band and against light to maximize its brilliance. 

Though imitations are a bounty in most jewel shops or websites, it is impossible to obtain replicas of Tiffany setting because of their trademarked prong setting. 

Pros of a Tiffany Setting

• Easy to maintain and clean.
• Features a timeless classic look.
• The raised diamond amplifies light reflection and reflection.
• Supports varied Diamond shapes and Carat sizes.

Cons of a Tiffany Setting

• High set styles snags on furniture, clothing and other materials – people with active lifestyles should therefore go for lower-set prongs.
• Loosens with wear

3-The Bezel setting

sits at a close second among the most popular settings especially for people with active lifestyles. Unlike prong settings, the Bezel setting engirdles the center stone or Diamond. The encircling is by use of customized metallic rims that securely holds the Diamond.

The encircling or engirdling tightly secures the diamond making it more secure and durable compared to those held by prongs. 

 Bezel setting are twofold. They can either be partial bezel that is characterized by open sides or full Bezel setting. The full setting -that is perfect for teachers, nurses and those looking for well secured diamonds that don’t snag -features an entirely encircled diamond. 

Pros of a Bezel Setting

• Has a sleek, modern appearance.
• Doesn’t snag on clothing and other materials.
• No damage to diamond due to better protection.
• With no prongs to check, it is easy to maintain and clean.

Cons of a Bezel setting. 

• Compared to the prong setting, You Can not see the stone ..
• Lesser brilliance and light reflection when compared with prong setting

4-The Tension Setting 

Named after its design, the tension setting creates the illusion of a gemstone suspended in midair. This is due to the opposing pressures created by the metallic band that tightly holds the diamond in place.

The tension setting design is thanks to expert efforts that spared no detail in designing this design. To create the illusion, expert jewelers like Malay jewelers drill tiny grooves into the shank of the diamond to perfectly fit in. This ingenious design pushes against the sides of the precious stone so that it seems to be suspended in space.

Just like other similar rings, tension style settings features suspended diamonds, only that they are cheaper and less complicated. As an added advantage, the bezel or prong setting affords the diamond an extra layer of security.

For an optimal and elegant sparkle, the diamond selected should be free of any visible inclusions. This is because with no prong for cover, the suspended diamond is exposed from all sides and angles.

Pros of a tension setting

• Unique state of the art appearance.
• Increased light reflection due to minimal encircling of Diamond by metal.
• Has a modern and classy look.
• Minimal maintenance as compared to prong setting.

Cons of a tension setting

• Resizing it is costly and challenging.
• Makes smaller carat appear tiny should you use thick metal.
• Though seldom, a strike by a brute external force may cause the stone to fall out of tension.

5-Edited tension setting.

Here is a link to the original ring.

A common engagement ring style is to imitate a tension style setting (Just like in the photo above). 

However, the precious stone, just like in Bezel setting, is set in the shank.

In the photo above- two tone metal with pear shaped gemstone (Here is a link to more engagement rings with mixed metal) is of an elegant timeless tension setting. Underneath it, is a tension-style setting. Make note of the bezel setting surrounding the round diamond in the tension-style setting.

Pros of a tension-style setting

• Offers a more classic and elegant look than a tension setting.
• Requires less maintenance as compared to prong setting.

Cons of a classic Tension setting

• Resizing it is costly and challenging.
• Makes smaller carat gemstones appear tiny should you use thick metal.
• Though almost impossible, an impact from a brute external pressure may loosen the Diamond.

6-The Channel Setting

the Channel set round cut.

This prized engagement rings are characterized by two parallel walls of metal bands. In between the metal bands or grooves are other smaller gemstones through the entire channel. This setting is common for wedding bands or stackable rings with only smaller gemstones that lack a center stone.

With seamless flow of light, durable styles and no prongs for support, channel sets are secure and snag-free. check the picture bellow

Pros of a channel setting.

• Sparkle enhancement due to channel stones along the groove.
• Balanced sharp design that doesn’t compromise stability.
• Less likely to snag on clothing and other materials

Cons of a channel setting

• Takes time and effort to clean (removal of trapped dirt in the channel)
• The numerous channels make it difficult to repair and resize. (During repair, some side stones may loosen or channels might get misaligned or bent)
• May partially hide the diamond.

7-Pave setting

Pave setting cropped.

Derived from the French word “pa-vay,” pave setting denotes “to pave” as in paved with diamonds. Designed for people out for an extra sparkle, the pave setting features small sets of diamonds that are placed side by side. These sets are held in place by tiny almost invisible prongs that make it continuously sparkle.

In setting it, the jeweler drills holes, cautiously places the diamonds in, and finally creates mini prongs to secure the diamonds in the holes. 

Should smaller stones be used, the bead/pave setting is called micro-pave’. In case the Diamonds are even smaller and range between 0.1 – 0.2 carats, their name changes to micro-pave’.

Pros of a pave setting

• The side stones amplify the ring’s overall brilliance.
• Amplifies the sparkle of less sparkly or low set stones.
• Comes in either modern or vintage styles

Cons of a pave setting

• Resizing is challenging particularly for a pave set ring surrounding the complete head.
• Though infinitely impossible, chances of losing side stones exists.
• To minimize problems with the final fit, we recommend early confirmation prior to start of design process. 

How to pick a ring setting

The entire ring design is dependent on your choosen ring setting. And this, is solely dependent on ones lifestyle, choice and preference. 

For instance, people with active hands on lifestyles may prefer designs with low stone designs. Others still, may like the high stone designs much more. The preference is thus varied and personal.

Another important factor to consider is frequency of cleaning and maintaining. Where as some require little to no cleaning, others require frequent and consistent cleaning. 

Unsure of  how to find the perfect ring size for you? Worry not, reach out to our friendly experts from Engagement ring styles Raleigh and they will be more than happy to help.

After choosing a setting, Click here to look for a diamond that accentuates its style and is well supported by the setting.

Interested in getting that special, sparkling one of a kind exquisite Diamond? Contact our Engagement ring styles Raleigh experts Malay Jewelers to assist you to review the diamond to ensure that you are not overcharged.