Platinum Guild International - UK - Setting Styles

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Setting Styles

It is important to find a setting that suits your personality and lifestyle. To help you explore the possibilities, we have provided a list of eight setting styles and a personality profile for the type of bride that might typically be attracted to each one.
		PRONG A clean, classic setting where the stone is the hero, allowing visibility from all sides for maximum sparkle. Best for: Round, Marquise, Emerald, Princess, Pear, Oval, Heart, Baguette and Trillion shaped stones. Profile: A time-honoured choice that appeals to a variety of tastes.

		CATHEDRAL / CONTOUR Similar to prong, but with rising slopes, which protect the stone on two sides. Best for: Round, Marquise, Emerald, Princess, Pear, Oval and Heart shaped stones. Profile: Timeless and elegant, for a stylish woman who favours tradition.

		BEZEL The stone is framed in precious metal, keeping it very secure. Best for: Round, Oval, and Pear shaped stones. Profile: Modern, especially suited to someone with an active lifestyle.

		TENSION The stone is held with thousands of pounds of pressure, creating the illusion it is floating in space and allowing maximum light to reach the stone. Best for: Round and Princess, but also available for Marquise, Pear, Trillion and Emerald shaped stones. Profile: Those who cherish the unique, the bold, the unexpected.


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