Ring Settings
The Setting Decides
Two Huge Things
When people shop for diamonds and gemstones, they obsess over the stone — and forget the setting is what decides everything about how it lives on your hand.
01
How secure your stone is in real life
Daily wear, travel, bang-it-on-a-table life. The setting is what keeps your stone safe through all of it.
02
How the piece feels
Minimal, classic, vintage, bold, quiet luxury — the setting is the aesthetic before the stone even enters.
Prong Setting
Prongs are small metal claws that hold the stone while leaving it completely open to light — which is one reason this style stays so popular. The stone sits elevated, catching light from every direction.
Best For
- Solitaires and "let the gemstone speak" designs
- Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, pink sapphire
- Maximum presence with minimal metal
Watch-Outs
- Prongs can snag on knits or hair if not well-finished
- Very active hands benefit from periodic tightening
Bezel Setting
A bezel wraps a rim of metal around the stone's edge — protecting the girdle and corners extremely well. It's one of the most protective options available, and one of the cleanest-looking.
Best For
- Daily-wear rings, especially for active hands
- Stones with corners — emerald cut, princess
- Minimalists who love clean lines
Watch-Outs
- More metal-forward — can feel less "floaty" than prongs
- Not as airy if maximum from-every-angle sparkle matters
Halo Setting
A halo is a circle (or frame) of small stones around the center stone — boosting sparkle and making the center look larger. Glamorous, romantic, and a little vintage in the best possible way.
Best For
- "Looks bigger" without changing the center stone
- Bridal, event jewellery, high-impact everyday
- Coloured stones — halo can make colour truly pop
Watch-Outs
- More tiny stones = more maintenance over time
- Can feel "too much" for strict minimalists
Pavé Setting
Pavé uses many small stones set closely together so the surface looks "paved" with sparkle. The band itself becomes part of the statement — and photographs extraordinarily well.
Best For
- Bands that glow from every angle
- Making a centre stone feel more prominent
- Stacking rings and "luxury but wearable" looks
Watch-Outs
- Tiny stones can loosen with hard knocks
- Not ideal for hands that are very rough on rings
The Simplest Way to Choose
Pick Your Priority
Maximum stone-first elegance
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Prong
Maximum everyday protection
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Bezel
Maximum wow and looks-larger
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Halo
Maximum sparkle on the band
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Pavé
Our Recommendation
Tell us what you're designing — we'll suggest the exact setting.
Share your ring type, your top stone, and whether it's for daily wear or occasions — and we'll recommend the best setting and the most secure version of it: prong count, bezel type, halo height, pavé style. One tight, considered recommendation.
Build Yours
The Right Setting,
for the Right Stone
Browse our collection — every piece chosen with both beauty and longevity in mind. Or speak to our team and we'll guide you from stone to setting.