Diamonds Fact Bet You Did Not Know

The setting diamonds are placed in also affect the passage of light through it. The three most commonly used settings are prong, bezel and channel. Prong settings are the most popular for diamond jewelry. The setting consist of four or six 'claws' that cradle the diamond, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter from all angles, making the precious stones appear larger and more brilliant. In bezel setting, the diamond or gemstone is surrounded by a rim of metal, which can be moulded into any shape to accommodate the stone, Used to set earnings, necklaces, braclets and rings, bezel settings can have open or closed backs and generally can be moulded to allow larger amounts of light to pass through. Channel settings set the stones right next to each other with no metal separating them. This setting is mostly used in wedding and anniversary brands. The outer ridge is then worked over the edges of the stones to crate a smooth exterior surface. This also protects the girdle area of the stone.