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While the setting will be an important part of your jewelry piece, keep in mind that it is like the frame of the picture. Your diamond is the main attraction. Too many people look for a setting they like and take whatever diamond happens to be there. Not the best way to go!

In many cases this is going to be an engagement ring, and very often, a surprise. If this is the case, here are a few guidelines. While the diamond is the most important and expensive part of the ring, to her the setting will also be very important. If you know what she likes (maybe she has hinted or shown you), that’s great. Most of the companies that I work with also have a beautiful collection of settings to choose from as well and will set your diamond in the setting you choose. It is important to make sure the diamond is the main feature. You don’t want the setting to overpower the diamond. I can help you with this setting decisions during our consultation.
white gold solitaire setting.
14K or 18K
yellow gold solitaire setting. 
Very clean looking
14K gold with side diamonds.

If you don’t know what she wants, you can just buy the diamond loose, or you might have the diamond set in a simple solitaire or cathedral setting to present to her and then let her get involved with choosing the setting, either from the company you bought the diamond from (most will take back the first ring) or from a local jeweler. Remember, the diamond is your masterpiece and should be your first concern.
14K white gold or
platinum cathedral style.
Elegant 3 stone ring.

Simple but elegant wedding set.



What Shape should I purchase?

The various shapes are like different “flavors”, everyone has their favorite, it’s just personal taste. As long as it is well cut, each of the shapes can be very beautiful. If you don’t know what shape diamond she wants, stay with the Round Brilliant. This is always the most classic and most popular choice. If you discover she had her heart set on another shape, it can always be returned or exchanged.  I would strongly urge you not to create a custom setting without her getting involved. She will feel obligated to “love” it whether she does or not. Hopefully this ring will be with her for a very long time, so you want to make sure she really loves it.