Education
Diamond Education
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Cut Types
- Ideal Cut Diamonds
- Hearts and Arrows Diamonds
- What is Diamond Depth
- Diamond Table
- Lab Diamond Cut
- Antique Cut Diamonds
- Brilliant Cut Diamonds
- Rose Cut Diamonds
- What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
- What Are Step Cut Diamonds?
- Diamond Bow Ties
- How Are Diamonds Cut
- Diamond Brilliance
- Spread Diamonds
- Diamond Fire
- Crushed Ice Diamonds
- Diamond Carat
- Diamond Color
- Diamond Clarity
- IF Diamonds
- FL Diamonds
- Diamond Inclusions Guide
- Flawless vs Internally Flawless
- Which Diamond Clarity Is Best?
- VS2 vs VS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VVS2 vs VVS1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI2 vs SI1: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- SI1 vs VS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- VS1 vs VVS2: Diamond Clarity Comparison
- Accent Diamond Clarity
- Lab Diamond Clarity
- SI Diamonds
- VS Diamonds
- VVS Diamonds
- Diamond Shape
- Lab Diamond Shape
- Asscher
- Cushion
- Emerald
- Marquise
- Oval
- Pear
- Princess
- Radiant
- Round
- Which Diamond Cut Is Best?
- Round vs Princess Diamond Cut
- Round vs Cushion Diamond Cut
- Cushion vs Princess Diamonds
- Cushion vs Oval Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Asscher Cut Diamond
- Princess vs Marquis Diamonds
- Princess vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Cushion vs Asscher Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Oval vs Pear Cut Diamonds
- Pear vs Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Emerald vs Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Diamond Certification
- Diamond Fluorescence
- Diamond Symmetry
- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
- Diamond Culet
- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Sourcing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond 4 C's
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Engraved Rings
- NY Diamond District
Engagement Ring Education
- How To Buy Engagement Rings
- Affordable Engagement Rings
- Cost of a One Carat Diamond
- How To Buy A Lab Diamond Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring In a Time Crunch
- How to Choose An Engagement Ring
- How to Pick Your Engagement Ring Budget
- Engagement Rings For Second Marriage
- Best Time to Buy An Engagement Ring
- How to Buy An Engagement Ring As a Couple
- Everything You Need to Know About Dainty Engagement Rings
- Future Mother In Law's Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping
- Engagement Ring Financing
- Why You Need an Engagement Ring Appraisal
- Best Round Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Square Cut Engagement Ring
- Top Teardrop Engagement Rings
- Best Asscher Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Oval Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Radiant Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Marquise Cut Engagement Rings
- Twisting Rings
- Best Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Best Dainty Engagement Rings
- Best Unique Engagement Rings
- Best Traditional Diamond Engagement Rings
- Best Split Shank Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Square Halo Engagement Rings
- Top 10 Unusual Engagement Rings
- Black Diamond Engagement Rings
- Edwardian Engagement Rings
- Antique Style Engagement Rings
- Nature Inspired Engagement Ring
- Filigree Rings
- Art Deco Rings
- Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Infinity Engagement Rings
- Best Two Tone Diamond Engagement Rings
- Victorian Style Engagement Rings
- Minimalistic Engagement Rings
- Big Style Engagement Rings
- Cute Style Engagement Rings
- Modern Style Engagement Rings
- Past Present and Future Rings
- Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings
- Noteworthy Celebrity Engagements (and Rings) of 2017
- Thin Engagement Rings
- Pretty Style Engagement Rings
- Double Band Engagement Rings
- 1 Carat Diamond Ring
- Top Princess Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Women's Rose Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Round Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top East West Engagement Rings
- Top Pave Engagement Rings
- Top Split Shank Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Unique Halo Engagement Rings
- Rose Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Engagement Rings
- Top Marquise Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Bypass Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Cushion Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Rings
- Top Yellow Gold Oval Engagement Rings
- Top Rose Gold Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
- Top Oval Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Floating Diamond Engagement Rings
- Top Cushion Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Princess Cut Three Stone Engagement Rings
- Top Simple Engagement Rings
- Vintage Style Engagement Rings
- Types of Accent Diamonds
- Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Diamonds
- Engagement Ring Prong Guide
- All About Ring Resizing
- Identifying Your Ring After A Repair
- Everything You Need to Know About Milgrain
- Everything You Need to Know About Wide Band Engagement Rings
- Eternity Rings vs Infinity Rings
- When To Propose
- What Are Baguette Diamond Engagement Rings
- What to Say When You Propose
- What Are the Groom's Parents Responsible For?
Gemstone Education
Jewelry Education
Metal Education


Diamond Setting Guide
Going the custom-made route for your engagement ring is a wonderful choice, often less costly than buying premade jewelry, and it will always render the results for which you were hoping, because, well, you chose everything from A-Z. However, it can also be an overwhelming, scary process. Along with selecting the perfect diamond, the best suited metal and the precise setting, you have to know how to set loose diamonds.
It doesn’t have to be so scary! With a little information and education, anyone can make the perfect custom ring, and learn a little something about setting those precious diamonds.
Shop Engagement RingsWhat is a Loose Diamond
A loose diamond is – you guessed it – diamonds that can be purchased loose, or not preset in jewelry pieces. These diamonds have already been inspected for quality, and graded and certified according to their characteristics by the GIA (the Gemological Institute of America). All the legwork has been done for the customer, so all you have to do is choose the diamond that’s perfect for the custom ring you have in mind, and your first step to creating that unique engagement ring is complete!
What Holds a Diamond in its Place in Rings
Have you ever wondered how diamonds sit so perfectly and snugly in place in the gorgeous rings you see in jewelry stores? It’s all in the collet (more commonly known as the “setting”) that secures the diamond and ensures that the diamond doesn’t come loose and rattle around at the top of your ring. That’s why it’s so important to get the proper setting for the diamond you’ve selected for your custom ring before the ring’s completion.
What are the Metal Options for my Diamond Setting
In many cases, you must choose a type of metal for your engagement ring before you make a definitive decision on the setting, although some people already have an idea for the entire ring in mind, and are shopping for the lowest-price metals, with no particular preference. Should you need help deciding on your ring metal, here are some ideas (all recommendations below refer to the standard 14-18kt in their respective metal types):
Gold Ring Metals
Yellow gold - the most common jewelry and engagement ring metal, and among the most durable. Yellow gold does not fade, rust, or develop unsightly blemishes and corrosion spots, like some of the softer and less pure metals. It also provides one of the best and most secure ring setting fits. It is a great choice of ring metal for women with very active lifestyles or jobs that require a great deal of work with their hands.White gold - the second most common metals used for engagement rings. White gold is a combination of manganese, zinc, palladium (a strong, durable white metal), tin, copper, and more than 50% yellow gold. Because of its yellow gold and palladium concentrations, it is among the strongest metals on the market, and is unbreakable, if well-made and the metal ratios are pure and perfect.Rose gold- less common than its other gold siblings, but often selected because of its pinkish, rosy color. Unlike yellow and white golds, it can become dull and lifeless, but a quick polish will have it looking good as new in no time.
White Metals (other than white gold)


What Types of Center Settings can I use
Other helpful tips to consider before setting diamonds
- Don’t forget to select a style (solitaire, tri-stone, side stone, halo, etc.)
- Mind her skin sensitivity. If she seems to react to jewelry or metal materials containing nickel, choose a ring metal with little or none of the irritating component.
- Try to decide on a diamond cut before settling on a setting. Some settings are more awkward for certain diamond cuts, and having the cut in mind beforehand can save a lot of time and redesign work.
- Diamond color and clarity. If the loose diamond you choose has a tinge of color that you didn’t want, or didn’t notice was there at first, consider setting it in a colored gold band. The color will bring out the white in the diamond and camouflage the faint underlying hue.