Education
Diamond Education
- Lab Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Shapes
- Lab Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Ring Guide
- Lab Diamond Carat Guide
- Lab Diamonds Color Guide
- Lab Diamond Shape Guide
- Lab Diamond Size Guide
- Lab Diamond Cut Guide
- Lab Diamond Jewelry Guide
- Lab Diamonds vs Moissanite
- Lab Diamonds vs. Real Diamonds
- Lab Grown Diamond vs. Cubic Zirconia
- Lab Diamonds vs. White Sapphires
- Lab Diamonds
- Diamond 4 C's
- Diamond Buying Guide
- Answers to 1 Carat Diamond Questions
- Your Guide to Buying a Diamond Online
- How to Pick the Right Diamond
- Diamond Buying Mistakes
- Real vs. Fake Diamonds
- Lab Diamond Buying Guide
- 10 Most FAQ - Diamonds
- Off Size Diamonds Guide
- Popular Diamond Cuts
- Price of a 2 Carat Diamond
- Top FAQ - Lab Diamonds
- What Is the Average Diamond Size in Engagement Rings?
- Diamond Carat
- 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 Color
- 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 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
- How Diamonds Are Formed
- Diamond Pricing
- Diamond Size Chart Carat & MM
- Diamond Symmetry
- Diamond Polish
- Diamond Girdle
- Diamond Culet
- Engraved Rings
- Fancy Colored Diamonds
- Loose Diamonds
- History Of Lab Grown Diamonds
- Natural vs Synthetic Diamonds
- Diamond Sourcing
- NY Diamond District
- Diamond Certification
- A Guide to Accent Diamonds
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
- 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
- Jewelry Buying Guide
- How To Buy Jewelry Online
- Diamond: 10th Anniversary Gifts
- Ruby: 40th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Sapphire: 5th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Sapphire Earrings
- Emerald: 20th Anniversary Gemstone & Jewelry
- Top 10 Push Presents
- How To Shop For Christmas Jewelry Gifts
- How To Buy An Anniversary Band
Metal Education

Deciding Between High Setting and Low Setting Engagement Rings? Here's What You Need to Know
You have a million-and-one questions to answer when you pick out a diamond engagement ring: How many carats do you want? Do you want to add accent diamonds? What color gemstone?
But there’s also another question you probably haven’t considered: Do you want a low setting engagement ring or a high setting engagement ring? (You’ll also see these called low profile engagement rings and high profile engagement rings.)
The high setting vs. low setting engagement ring decision can seem pretty confusing, but it’s easy to decide when you learn the differences between the two.
High setting vs. low setting: What’s the difference?
In simple terms, a high setting ring means that the center gemstone will sit higher, while a low profile engagement ring will sit flush with the finger.

Which is the better choice? A higher profile means the stone will stand out more, so you can show off that bling. But there’s a tradeoff because you run the risk of scratching the diamond or snagging the ring on your clothes or other fabrics. (Even if your diamond isn’t damaged, your rock can easily damage other things it encounters, from wood tables to other gemstones.)
Low setting engagement rings are typically better for those with more active lifestyles — or hands-on careers — because you’re less likely to scratch the stone or hit the ring on hard surfaces. You can still get a high setting engagement ring even with an active life, but you’ll have to take extra care not to dent, chip or scratch it. Your best bet: Only wear your ring during your downtime and pick a simple band to wear while at work or during a workout.
Shopping guide: The best high setting engagement rings
You aren’t like anyone else — and your high setting engagement ring shouldn’t be, either. Luckily, our collection of high profile engagement rings has a variety of different settings, so you’ll definitely find one that fits your personal style.
Classic Six Prong Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
The Classic Six Prong Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring offers a simplistic — yet timeless — style that features one large center stone set on a plain band. While the ring doesn’t offer a lot of opportunities for customization, you can choose from white gold, yellow gold or rose gold metal for the band.
Luminous Six Prong Solitaire Diamond Ring
Another simplistic option for a high set diamond engagement ring, the Luminous Six Prong Solitaire Diamond Ring offers added shine through a prong setting. The metal that clamps the head of the diamond creates little windows, bringing in more light to give it a serious shine boost.
Crown Diamond Engagement Ring
The Crown Diamond Engagement Ring, on the other hand, is anything but simple. The ring — with 48 accent diamonds — flanks around the main diamond, but also wraps around the high setting in order to create a crown-like effect to capture the attention of anyone in a 100-foot radius.
Split Shank Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
The Split Shank Pave Diamond Engagement Ring takes all the bling of the Crown Diamond Engagement Ring and turns it up a notch with 52 accent diamonds adorned on the split shank that reconnects to highlight the center stone.
Three Stone Trellis Diamond Engagement Ring
The Three Stone Trellis Diamond Engagement Ring has a hidden meaning: They represent the past, present and future of your commitment. The intricate prongs on this high set diamond ring add a little extra dimension to the look, creating a conversation piece you’ll cherish forever.
Shopping guide: The best low profile engagement rings
While high setting engagement rings might be more eye catching to those around you, a low profile engagement ring is just as — or even more — gorgeous with its sleek look.
Twisting Vine Diamond Engagement Ring
The Twisting Vine Diamond Ring is perfect for the buyer looking for a simplistic look with just enough added sparkle — courtesy of the tightly wound diamonds crisscrossing up to the center stone — to make the ring sparkle and shine.
Split Shank Trellis Diamond Ring
For added complexity, the Split Shank Trellis Diamond Engagement Ring creates more sparkle through a split shank that reconnects in a trellis design center stone with a low-profile engagement ring setting.
Graduated Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Floating diamonds increase in size and height toward the center diamond in the Graduated Pave Diamond Engagement Ring. This engagement ring gives the buyer multiple focal diamonds that bring direct attention to the simplistic beauty of this low setting engagement ring.
Plain Shank Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
The Plain Shank Halo Diamond Engagement Ring features 16 accent diamonds in a halo setting around the center diamond to give the stone a larger appearance. The concentration of diamonds on this low set engagement ring create an elegant shine with a vintage vibe.
How to pick the best setting for you
Still not sure which type of ring is best for you? Our expert gemologists can help.
With Clarity gemologists — with years of experience under their belts — know all the ins-and-outs of high setting engagements rings and low setting engagement rings. They can help you pick out the best ring for your lifestyle — and your budget.
Contact Us- ENGAGEMENT RINGS
- DIAMONDS
- ABOUT US
- Deliberately Different
Shop with confidence
- WEDDING BANDS
- JEWELRY
- Shop
MORESparkling JewelryMake everyday shine bright
- HOME PREVIEW