What types of settings exist in the jewelry world?

There are seven basic types of settings: bead setting; pronged setting; cup setting; bezel setting; channel setting; tension setting; and invisible setting. There are also many settings that are a combination of at least two basic settings. They're called "combination settings." Why is it so important to select diamonds with an optimal girdle for the bezel setting? Bezel setting demands extreme precision when the diamond's setting is dug. Therefore this step shouldn't be impeded by diamond girdles that are less than optimal. What is the safest setting for a diamond? Traditionally the bezel setting is considered the most secure setting for a diamond over the years. Its surrounding sides and the strength needed to bend them around the edges of the diamond guarantee that the diamond will be anchored in the jewelry in a way that no other setting can. However, it should be stressed that any setting is secure as long as it is done correctly: 1) The base fits the stone 2) The stone's base is made of a gold alloy that matches the stone's level of brittleness 3) The setting was done by someone experienced What are the signs of a high-quality pave setting? Princess diamonds Pave setting is usually done with small diamonds. The diamonds are closely set into gold and create a uniform surface. The signs of high-quality pave setting are: 1) Uniform diamond color 2) Maximum density of the diamonds with minimum visibility of the gold 3) Uniform height of the diamonds 4) Uniform size of the projections that hold the diamonds How much does it cost to set a diamond? The cost of setting diamonds includes many factors and therefore varies between pieces of jewelry. In principle, sample prices for settings involve a number of factors: 1) The number of diamonds to be set 2) The complexity of the setting 3) The level of fit between the base and the diamond 4) The seniority and expertise of the setter Note: Because gemstones are usually more fragile than diamonds, they require slower and more delicate work and so most setters demand higher pay for setting them. What is the optimal setting for fancy cut diamonds that do not have a standard polish because of the rough constrictions? The best setting for these diamonds is the bezel, which creates an optical illusion around the diamond that disguises the lack of harmony of the diamond's polish. Very nice results are gotten by using material thicker than 1.0 millimeter for the sides. The thick sides, the shiny engraving and the skill of the setter give an inner and outer polish that together create an appearance that draws the eyes away from mistakes and focuses them on the polish. What is pave setting? Pave setting uses at least seven stones set flush in a beehive shape (not a row.) This type of setting usually gives small or very small diamonds the most impressive effect. Its undeniable success in expensive or relatively inexpensive jewelry comes from the effect it creates in the eyes of the viewer. Pave setting allows the setter to "squish" together a not very large number of diamonds and fill a space that in any other case would require a single diamond to fill it. Another reason for the popularity of pave settings is that they can fill spaces that are not geometric. What is invisible setting? Invisible setting was first created in Paris in the 1930s. In this brilliant method, the polishers make parallel cuts in the stones while the jeweler makes tracks of gold wire in the jewelry itself. During setting, the aforementioned cuts are caught by the tracks, creating the effect of stones “standing alone” without any separation. This is considered highly regarded specialty among jewelers. What kinds of diamonds are appropriate for the bead setting? Anbinder Enlarge Diamond jewelry store The best diamonds for bead setting are round cut diamonds with a diameter of 2.5 millimeters or less. This is actually the only kind of setting that can take diamonds of 0.25 carats without burying them entirely. What is a chaton? A chaton is the physical base for holding stones in a prong setting. Its appearance, which is like a royal crown built from “arms,” gave it its name. Because of the range of methods for making them, and because of the chaton’s ability to hold any stone in any cut there is a wide variety of styles. The chaton is the best solution for fragile stones and stones with fractures. Why are many chatons made in a conical shape? Because this allows the owner, and the jeweler, to set a variety of diamond sizes in the chaton by moving the prongs inward or outward. It’s also possible to shorten the length of the arms as needed. What details are important when choosing diamonds in a channel setting? Channel setting is a setting in which a row of diamonds are held between two strips of gold. The inner part of the ring, which is not seen, contains holes for the culets. The things that should be noted when choosing a diamond in a channel setting are: 1) Uniform diamond size 2) Uniform color of the chosen diamonds 3) Uniform girdle size of the diamonds 4) Uniform crown height of the diamonds

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