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Setting Styles and Personalities |
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Settings, like clothing or perfume, have distinct personalities. To help you explore the possibilities, we have provided you with four setting styles and a whimsical personality profile for the type of bride that is typically attracted to each one. Center Stone Settings
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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-honored choice which appeals to a variety of tastes. For the woman who envisions walking down the aisle to a string quartet. |
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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, elegant, for a stylish woman who favors the traditional. Preferred by the bride who plans her wedding down to the last detail, from handmade favors to personalized invitations. |
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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. Matches the woman who thinks saying 'I do' while jumping out of an airplane sounds like the adventure of a lifetime. |
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TENSION
The stone is held with thousands of pounds of pressure, creating the illusion it is hovering in space.
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. Brides favoring this ring tend towards an intimate wedding in an unusual setting, such as an art gallery. | |
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