{"id":352965,"date":"2024-02-09T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=352965"},"modified":"2024-03-29T05:46:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T09:46:31","slug":"engagement-ring-settings-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/engagement-ring-settings-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Guide to Engagement Ring Settings \u2013 And How to Choose One"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GIA-certified 5.47-carat oval-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring, 2023<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Picture an engagement ring<\/a>. Now, take out the center stone. What\u2019s left is the metal part of the overall design, including the elements that secure the stone in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the setting, which is sometimes called the \u201cmounting\u201d or \u201cmount.\u201d Choosing the right setting is a critical step in getting exactly the engagement ring you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can narrow your search by establishing your budget. Then, if you\u2019re creating a custom ring<\/a>, you should settle on a stone shape and cut<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve done that, you can work with your jeweler to determine which setting styles will best accommodate the stone\u2019s size and shape while maximizing its brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re crafting your own ring or shopping for a master designer\u2019s creation, there are other factors to consider. One is your lifestyle: Are you a landscape architect, for example, whose hands are often in dirt? Another is your aesthetic: Are you a clean and modern devotee, or do you want lots of diamonds and intricate details?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engagement Ring Setting Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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