Choose The Right Custom Engagement Ring Setting

March 3rd, 2009
This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Jewelry Design

Picking a great custom engagement ring setting is not always an easy task.  There are many different types and styles to choose from and it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed in the process.  As a result, many people find that they rely on custom engagement ring designers to help them choose the right custom engagement ring setting.

Everyone wants to pick out just the right ring for such a special occasion.It is a good concept to collect handful of information before you start thinking about about what kind of custom engagement ring setting you should choose.  The more you know about ring settings, the easier it will be to pick out a great one that your loved one will most certainly be pleased with.

Different Types Of Custom Engagement Ring Settings To Choose From

One of the first things to consider when selecting the right custom engagement ring setting is what type of metal would you like the setting created from.  The most popular types of metals chosen for ring settings are yellow gold, white gold, and platinum.  In most cases a platinum ring setting will cost much more than either of the gold types of ring settings.

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The gold ring settings will vary a bit more than the platinum does.  With gold you will also need to decide how many karats that you want the gold to have. Traditionally you will see gold karats for ring settings range from 10 to 18.  As the karats of the gold increase, so will the cost of the setting.Remember that the gold becomes softer as the karat increases.Normally the prongs in a setting of ring will be made of lower karats than the rest of the band because of this.

Another thing that you will want to look at when designing a custom engagement ring setting is accent stones.Many people prefer to add few accent stones on both sides of the central stone of the ring.The number of accent stones can vary little bit from ring to ring and the size of the stones can vary too.Many people like to add additional diamonds to the ring setting while others choose gemstones like rubies and sapphires to accent the central stone in the ring setting.

Picking the right custom engagement ring settingcan take some time.  Look online for a website that will allow you to build ring settings so you can get a better feel for what you are looking for.



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