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2. The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

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   The 360-degree circular symmetry of a Round diamond symbolizes balanced, harmonious relationships that will stand the test of time. ... The ring setting and diamond shape determine what an ...

3. Prong setting - Wikipedia

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   A prong set diamond in a gold ring.. Prong setting or prong mount refers to the use of metal projections or tines, called "prongs", to secure a gemstone to a piece of jewelry.A prong setting is one component of what is known to jewelers as a head, a claw-shaped type of binding (typically three, four, or six individual prongs per head) that is welded or soldered to a jewelry item to mount (or ...

4. Stonesetting - Wikipedia

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   Example of bead set diamonds Example of pavé set diamonds "Bead setting" is a generic term for setting a stone directly into metal using gravers, also called burins, which are essentially tiny chisels. A hole is drilled directly into the surface of the metal, before a ball burr is used to make a concave depression the size of the stone.

5. Brilliant (diamond cut) - Wikipedia

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   The earliest diamond cutting techniques were simply to polish the natural shape of rough diamonds, often octahedral crystals. [1] Around the 1500s, polishing and cutting inventions made it possible to shape diamonds better, cut facets and make the stones sparkle more. [2] By 1750, a round cut called Old European cut had developed.

6. Diamond (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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   The three most commonly used settings are: Prong, Bezel, and Channel. Prong settings are the most popular setting for diamond jewelry. The prong setting consists of four or six 'claws' that cradle the diamond, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter from all angles, allowing the diamonds to appear larger and more brilliant.

7. Engagement ring - Wikipedia

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   In 1947 the slogan "a diamond is forever" was introduced. [32] Ultimately, the De Beers campaign sought to persuade the consumer that an engagement ring is indispensable, and that a diamond is the only acceptable stone for an engagement ring. [33] The sales of diamonds in the United States rose from $23 million to $2.1 billion between 1939 and ...