Ring MOUNTING STYLES

The mounting style of an engagement ring refers to how the diamond or gemstone is set into the ring.

• Prong settings are the most common, featuring four or six prongs holding the stone.
• Bezel settings encircle the stone with metal.
• Channel settings feature stones set into a channel in the band.
• Tension settings hold the stone in place with pressure from the band.
• Solitaire rings feature a single diamond or gemstone in a simple setting.
• Halo rings have a center stone surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds or gemstones.
• Three-stone rings feature three stones, with the center stone typically more significant than the other two.
• Designs from previous eras inspire vintage rings.
• Pave rings feature small diamonds or gemstones set closely together to create a sparkling surface.