![]() ![]() ![]() This is a super popular square version of the brilliant cut with a wonderful sparkle. Princess Diana wore an oval, which has now been given to Princess Kate by Prince William. ![]() Again, this is relative of the brilliant cut giving this an especially sparkly finish. This gem cut is shaped rather like an egg. Again, the elongated shape is quite flattering on the finger. It obviously gets its name as it was originally used for Emeralds because they have quite a high chance of chipping when being cut although this is now very popular for diamonds too! Kim Kardashian has one!Ī relative of the ‘brilliant’ cut, this shape is designed to trying to give maximum sparkle. The shape can look quite flattering on the finger due to its length. Looking down on the emerald from above, it looks like a rectangle with gently rounded corners. It has a shape vaguely like a sofa cushion, hence the name and is quite an old but still very popular shape. This is effectively a square with very gently rounded corners. It typically seen as one of the more secure settings for gemstones although it doesn’t necessarily let as much light into the gem as other settings may do. In a bezel, the gem is encircled in a metal band. Only the ‘head’ (the ‘top’) of the gem will be visible. Possibly one of the oldest jewellery setting types, this kind allows the gem to sit flush with the piece. ![]() This jewellery setting style sets even more space between the gemstone and the piece allowing even more light into the stone. We’re sure you’ve likely heard of Tiffany’s the diamond company well the Tiffany setting is a prong style created in 1886. Once the gems are all in place, the sides of the channel are hammered down to hold the gems in place. A little spot for each gem will be marked into the channel. In a ring, this may be used to create a line of gems around the whole ring. In a channel setting, the jeweller will create a channel in the piece that they are creating. Prong settings can also become ‘shared prong’ where the prongs are sited between two or more stones. Prong settings allow light into the stone which is perfect for multi-faceted gems. Essentially it is 4 or more tines or prongs poking up out of the piece. It is really versatile as it can be used to seat a wide variety of types of multi-faceted gems. This is probably one of the most popular settings, and you will have undoubtedly seen settings like this. Oh, and by the way, the actual way that the gem is held is also called the setting. Once the gem has been ‘mounted’ the piece is then referred to by its actual jewellery name. This is what we call a piece like a ring, pendant or other jewellery item that is created to hold a gem. Starting with some basic stuff will help, so to begin with we have a ‘setting’. Knowing the different varieties of jewellery settings and shapes will also mean you know exactly what is available to you! Either way understanding jewellery settings and having a bit of knowledge about the names of the different types of jewellery settings and shapes for gems can be a real benefit when trying to find the PERFECT engagement ring or wedding jewellery. Or maybe you like them to be ‘kinda rectangular-y’. Maybe you like diamonds that are shaped like hearts. ![]()
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