Round Diamond Cathedral Setting

The cathedral setting is one of the most elegant classic and popular engagement ring settings.

Round diamond cathedral setting.

This technique maximizes sparkle and gives the illusion of a single diamond that is much larger in size and more costly than the melee diamonds used to make it. Similar to the graceful arches of a cathedral this ring setting uses arches of metal to hold the diamond or other gemstone. Floating diamond ring setting example. Vintage style cathedral setting engagement ring designs.

The cathedral setting is one of the most elegant and classic engagement ring settings. This diamond ring literally is the star of the show when it comes to being flashy and being full of brilliance. Diamonds of the same or similar color grades work best in a cluster setting. Similar to the cathedral arches it uses arches of metal to support and securely hold the center diamond or colored gemstone the center stone can be set with prongs bezel tension or basket design and it can sit low or high above the arches.

This eye catching cathedral engagement ring features a dazzling infinity design and is complete by 62 round diamonds at approximately 27 carat total weight pav eacute set in quality 14 karat white gold. A sleek looking cathedral ring mounting that props up the center stone. This engagement ring setting places several small diamonds of similar size next to each other. Center stone 100 genuine morganite.

See this ring here. The arches of a cathedral mounting can help to highlight the diamond by raising it closer to the viewer s eyes. Sale 18k rose gold round cut morganite diamond wedding ring cathedral setting. Complete this 3 5mm wide setting with the center diamond of your choice.

Some cathedral engagement rings have a modern look like this channel set ring with pave diamonds enclosed by white gold. Non cathedral settings are sometimes called resting on top setting or floating setting but there is no unified way of calling them either way the main difference between these settings and the cathedral setting is that they offer a clearer look at the side of the diamond and have less metalwork around it which makes the stone stand. Best shape for cathedral setting the best diamond shapes for cathedral settings are round princess and cushion cut because they re well supported and the arches help the diamonds to stand out. 5 225 baguette and round diamond platinum engagement ring with channel setting baguette round diamond platinum engagement ring.

Round diamond cathedral wedding set round diamond cathedral wedding set. Do cathedral settings make diamonds look bigger. Most cathedral settings can help make the center stone look bigger.