Diamond ring settings are what holds the diamond in place and protects it. The classic setting is the prong or claw setting. The stone is set into a basket, and it is held in place by the prongs. More prongs will make it more secure, however, it can be lost or overshadowed unless the stone is larger. Additionally, the claws can snag on clothes or become bent. With the bar setting, the bars rise up to the level of the stone and are visible, however, unlike the prong, they are fused together and have grooves on the side where the stone fits. This style will highlight both the ring and the band.
For a contemporary look, there is the tension setting. The gemstone looks like it is floating in midair within the band of the ring because there are no prongs. Be aware that resizing and engraving can not really be performed on this style. Another modern choice in diamond ring settings is an invisible setting where the mounting is hidden, however, resizing is not an issue.
The bezel setting has an elevated collar of metal that is flush with the stone and surrounds it. This choice is not likely to snag since it has a smooth surface. It can also make the stone appear larger, and it is very well protected. The flush setting will also have a smooth surface because the stone sits inside a hole, then the metal presses around the rim to hold it in place.
The channel setting and the pave setting are similar. On both the entire band is covered with stones. With the channel, the stones appear as a continuous line and are inlaid side by side into the band. They are set between two rows of metal that are flush with the stones, thus creating a rim. On the pave setting, the metal is barely visible and there is no rim.
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