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Men's Buying Guide

The Setting

The setting design, paired with the shape of the centre stone, is the framework for the ring's personality, and a reflection of her unique style. There are a variety of settings to choose from. Ultimately, taste determines which will be right for you and your fiancée.

Remember that any setting you see in a store can be duplicated in platinum.

Prong
The setting that lets the stone be the hero. It's visible from all sides for maximum sparkle.
Cathedral/Contour
Similar to prong but with rising slopes to protect the stone on two sides.
Channel
A channel running around the ring is filled with diamonds set up against each other.
Bar
A thin metal bar separates each stone but leaves the sides open to bring in light.
Bezel
The stone is framed in precious metal, keeping it very secure.
Pavé
Tiny metal beads hold each stone in its own discreet setting.
Tension
The stone, held in place by hundreds of pounds of pressure, appears to be floating in space allowing maximum light to reach it.
Flush
This high impact, low stress setting secures small stones inside tiny holes.
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> A Few Facts
> Anatomy of the Ring
> Know What to Expect
> The Diamond
> The Metal
> Pure
> Rare
> The Setting
> Finding the right ring
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