Once you have found your diamond, you need to consider
how best to show the stone. The function of a
setting.
- Show the diamond or gemstone to maximum beauty.
A Tiffany style mounting allows light to reach the
pavilion of a gem. In well cut diamonds, light reaching
the pavilion will be refracted into the gem and eventually
reflected out through the crown.
- Secure the gem or diamond against loss or damage.
Bezel setting is probably the most protection a stone
can have, especially if the surface of the gem is
below the surface of the bezel or metal.
- Function as user friendly on a day to day basis.
It shouldn't irritate your hand nor snag too easily.
- Types of settings
Detailing the Factors of Good Settings
Showing Your Gemstone
- A properly proportioned diamond or gemstone will
not only return all light entering from the crown
and table, it will return all light entering the pavilion.
- So settings that elevate the diamond and allow light
to strike the pavilion will make the gemstone look
brighter.
- A diamond that is not squarely set will look bad.
Demand a reset. Better yet, deal with quality professionals.
Gemstone Safety and Security
- Losing your diamond because of a cheap setting doesn't
make good economic sense .. does it?
- Lightweight jewelery can make your diamond appears
larger. That means the setting needs to be well designed
and well made to be strong and durable.
Look Carefully at Your Gemstone's Setting
- Any burrs or sharp edges will snag on clothing
- Pockmarks or pits in the setting signals poor casting
- Tip: Really well made jewelry will be finished on
the back side.
If the setting is gold, what alloy? Does it
have a karatage mark? Is the company trademark stamped
next to it?These are often hard things to determine.
Deal with quality sellers.
When buying a gift,
let the recipient pick out the style. Give that perfect
gemstone separately .. let that lucky someone design
their own setting.
