Diamond Vues: Is There Such A Thing As An 'Ideal Diamond Setting' or Perfect Engagement Ring?

Is There Such A Thing As An 'Ideal Diamond Setting' or Perfect Engagement Ring?

Clients sometimes ask whether there is such a thing as an 'ideal diamond setting' or the 'perfect' diamond engagement ring.

The short answer is that a "perfect engagement ring" is the one that is perfect for you.

We all have our individual tastes and desires and there are many different styles of diamond engagement rings out there.

Some are busy, with all kinds of filigree and details, while others are subtle with graceful curves and a refined elegance.

Some people get excited over a tension setting, while others prefer the timeless look of a classic solitaire.

Some people get weak in the knees over a Tiffany engagement ring, while others think only a diamond accent engagement ring will do.

It all boils down to personal preference.

In my opinion, it is always prudent to secure a drop dead gorgeous loose diamond for your engagement ring.

Once you have done that, the objective of the ring setting is to promote the beauty of a well cut center diamond and not to detract/deflect attention away from it.

The center diamond is always supposed to remain the "center of gravity"....unless of course it looks like a piece of frozen spit..in which case you ought to get a very "busy" ring setting to take attention away from your crummy looking lifeless diamond..;-)

Here are some examples of diamond engagement ring settings.