Popular Engagement Ring Settings

When buying an engagement ring, one of the most important things to consider is what setting you would like for your diamond. The shape of your diamond is also a important factor in the engagement ring setting you choose. The most common diamond shapes are round, emerald, oval, princess and marquise. I have highlighted five of the most popular engagement ring settings and also the best places to buy them. I also offer a unique way to save money on your engagement ring purchase.

Solitaire engagement ring setting.

Choosing a for your engagement ring is a classic choice. When choosing a solitaire setting you have a few options to consider. The most popular choice is a four prong setting depending on the size and shape of your diamond six prong setting may be ideal. A cathedral solitaire setting is another option to consider. In the cathedral setting the diamond is supported between arches. This cathedral setting is said to resemble arches inside a glorious cathedral.

Tiffany & Company offers 4 Lucida® solitaire engagement rings settings in gold or platinum. The Tiffany & Co. ring prices vary greatly depending on the size of the diamond for the setting you choose. You can view the TiffanyLucida® engagement ring selections here

Mayors, Jared, Zales and all jewelry stores generally have a great selection of solitaire diamond engagement ring settings

Three stone engagement ring setting.

A three stone engagement ring setting has a large center diamond with a smaller diamond on each side. One of the most important things to keep in mind when choosing the setting is to keep the center diamond at least 50% larger than the other two diamonds. The three diamond shapes in this setting maybe all be matching or the two smaller side diamonds may be a different shape form the center.

The diamonds in the three stone engagement ring setting are sometimes said to signify the past, present, future setting. The Zales jewelry store chain has made this setting for engagement rings very popular.

Zales, Mayors, Kays,Tiffany & Company all have a wide selection of three stone diamond engagement ring settings

Pavé engagement ring setting.

Pavé (pronounced pah-vay) comes from the word pavement. In this diamond setting, the band seems to be paved with diamonds. On a pavé engagement ring setting, the band appears to be covered in diamonds. The pavé engagement ring setting is one of the most trendy settings for rings today.

Gaining popularity in this country is a man's engagement ring. Most engagement rings made for men have pavé diamonds on the band.

Most larger upscale jewelry stores like Mayors, Tiffany & Company or Jared carry the pavé engagement ring setting.

Side Stone engagement ring setting.

The side Stone engagement ring setting as one large center diamond and on each side either baguette shaped diamonds, pear-shaped guidance or a combination of both. The diamonds on the side are much smaller and highlight the larger center stone. The side stone engagement ring setting can be found at most jewelry stores. Be sure to check the selection at Kays, Zales and Sears.

Diamond band engagement ring setting

The diamond band engagement ring setting has one large center diamond surrounded by many small individual diamonds on the band. Some people choose to put colored diamonds or stones on the sides of this setting. The diamond band engagement ring setting can be found at your favorite local jewelry store.

If you are looking to buy an inexpensive engagement ring Walmart may be an option for you. You can also try looking at online jewelry stores for a bargain. Online jewelry stores offer you an easy way to save money and customize your engagement ring.

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