Tension Settings
A "tension setting" uses the metal's natural tendency to "spring" back to its original position to hold the stone in place.
Tension Setting
This is one of the more modern settings. The metal is spread apart and the gem is slid into grooves on the inside of the metal.
Tension Setting: Rather than prongs, the entire band of the ring acts as two large prongs to hold the stone in place, usually with small carved niches that fit around the stone's girdle.
Tension Setting: A diamond is held in place by the pressure of the band's metal, which is designed to squeeze the stone.
Trillion Shape: It is a triangular shaped diamond with 50 facets. Trillions are more commonly used as sides stones.
Tension Setting
A setting that holds the gemstone in place entirely with tension and not prongs.
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Tension Setting
A method of setting diamonds and other gems using only the springiness of the mount to hold the stone firm. Can look quite spectacular but rather chunky and heavy; insecure otherwise.
Tension setting is a relatively new type of setting in which metal pressure is used to hold a stone. In this setting, metal is spread apart and the girdle of the stone is settled into small grooves in the inner surface of the metal.
Tension setting: A setting that uses no prongs to secure the diamond in place. Instead it presses either side of the band against the diamond, giving the illusion that the stone is floating.
Tension Setting
In a tension setting, the center stone appears to be suspended in mid-air. This way, light refraction and therefore brilliance is indeed maximized.
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Tension Setting
A tension-set diamond is held in place by the pressure of the band's metal, which is designed to 'squeeze' the stone.
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Tension Setting
A stone is held on either side by the metal setting, as if it was floating in the air. Unlike other settings, the tension setting exposes almost the entire stone.
For those whose significant others prefer contemporary design, geometric shapes and a modern aesthetic, the tension setting might be a perfect engagement ring choice.
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This type features clean, streamlined designs for a cosmopolitan, chic look. The most contemporary styles feature a bezel-set and designs where the diamond seems to "float," which is a type of tension setting.
Tension SettingA type of setting where opposing ends of the setting hold a gemstone in place by the force of tension. A tension set creates an effect where the gemstone appears to float.
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