| RING SETTINGS |
| Cathedral Setting |
A setting that is a simple band that arches when seen from the side |
| Channel Setting |
A groove or channel in the jewelry with the upper flange bent over the keep the stones from falling out. Also refers to a metal track with baguette stones set end-to-end with the upper flange folded over to support the stones |
| Claw Setting |
A setting with longer prongs used for cabochon stones |
| Closed Setting |
A setting in which the back of the stone is not exposed |
| Cluster Setting |
Small rhinestones set clustered around a large, central rhinestone |
| Collet Setting |
A ring setting in which a circular band of metal holds the stone |
| Coronet Setting |
A round claw setting in crown like design, also called châton or arcade setting |
| Crown Setting |
An open setting resembling a crown |
| Gypsy Setting |
A type of setting in which the stone is set down flush in the mounting |
| Millegrain Setting |
A setting in which the metal holding the stone is composed of tiny grains or beads |
| Pavé Setting |
A setting which the stones are very close together hiding the underlying surface |
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