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 Engagement Rings |
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Engagement tradition is dated back to the time of the caveman, but it was the Egyptian Pharaohs who supposedly first used a ring, a shape without beginning or end, to symbolize eternity--and the eternal bond between a man and woman. During medieval times, rings exchanged by the wealthy were enhanced by gems. Rubies, symbolizing the heart, and sapphires, the heavens, were very popular. A Venetian wedding document from the fifteenth century is one of our first records of a betrothal ring that featured a diamond setting. The Venetians, as their predecessors and successors, realized that a diamond, the hardest substance in nature, could be cut and polished to release an unequalled brilliance. And because a diamond is as enduring as the love it represents, a tradition began that will probably last forever.
At David S. Diamonds, we understand that the giving of an engagement ring comes from great love, and the sincere wish to bestow a beautiful lifetime gift. We'd like to help you in your selection, and assist you in finding, or hand-crafting, the perfectly set ring for the one you love.
We've listed the different types of settings to consider when mounting your diamond. Just to note, a setting is primarily determined by personal taste and the lifestyle of the woman who will wear it.
Please feel free to inquire about any of our featured rings.
- The Prong Setting.
The most popular of all the settings, and available in great variety. There are four-prong settings, the six-prong Tiffany, the Belcher and the Fishtail to list but a few. Prongs can also be rounded, flat, pointed or V-shaped.
- The Bezel Setting.
In this setting, a rim holds and surrounds the stone, and the stone may appear larger than what it is.
- The Channel Setting.
Used widely today (especially for wedding bands), stones are set into a channel without metal separating them.
- The Invisible Setting.
Stones are laser-grooved and mounted next to each other so you don't see the setting.
- The Bar or Gem Lock Setting.
Instead of prongs, a thin bar is used to hold the stones in place and is shared between every two stones.
- The Cluster Setting.
Defined by one large stone with smaller accent stones.
- The Paver Setting.
Here, small stones are clustered together and set without metal showing through.
- The Flat Top or Bead Setting.
Faceted stones are held in place with metal chips or beads.
- The Gypsy Setting.
Here, metal around the top of the stone is heavier than it is at the bottom.
Finely designed by our master craftspeople, a David S. Diamond setting will enhance the beauty of your chosen diamond. Well-known for our custom and original designs, our settings are carefully selected for a perfect match to each gem. And, if you have seen a particular design you like, or if you have your own design in mind, let us know. We would be honored to work with you in customizing your ideal ring.
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