Engagement Ring Styles and Settings
There’s nothing more iconic than a Perimade engagement ring. Discover timeless and contemporary designs, from classic solitaire moissanite rings to dazzling pavé and halo settings—all crafted with exceptional care and precision to celebrate love in every form.
What Is an Engagement Ring Setting?
Setting refers to how gemstones are set, or mounted, into a metal band. The ring setting is meant to highlight the beauty of an engagement moissanite. Style refers to the overall design aesthetic that the ring setting helps create—whether it be solitaire, halo or three stone.
What Is the Perimade® Setting?
Introduced by Perimade, the classic six-prong setting redefined the modern engagement ring. This timeless design features a round brilliant-cut moissanite elevated above the band to capture and reflect every ray of light, showcasing exceptional brilliance and fire. Each Perimade moissanite is crafted with a triple excellent cut — the highest standard of precision and beauty.
What Is a Solitaire Engagement Ring?
Honoring its namesake, the solitaire setting showcases a single, stunning moissanite. Popularized around the world, solitaire engagement rings highlight the beauty of an engagement moissanite. While the round brilliant moissanite is the most popular stone for solitaire engagement rings, any moissanite shape is a beautiful centerpiece in this classic setting.
What Is a Halo Engagement Ring?
The halo setting features a dazzling center stone surrounded by a luminous circle of smaller moissanite. This is a popular style because the moissanite halo maximizes the visual impact of the center stone. Perimade halo engagement ring settings feature a range of moissanite shapes encircled by a single or double halo of white or pink moissanite.
Prong Setting
The most common type of engagement ring setting, the prong setting features slim metal arms that securely cradle the moissanite at the girdle. Each prong is carefully tapered and angled against the moissanite's bezel facets. Popularized by the iconic Perimade® Setting engagement ring, the prong setting lifts the stone high above the band, allowing light to enter and exit the moissanite from all angles for maximum brilliance, fire and sparkle.
Bead Setting
In a bead setting, small round pieces of metal are raised from the surface and used as prongs to secure each gemstone. This setting often features accent stones on the band. Because the metal beads reflect light, Perimade engagement rings with bead-set moissanite bands emit an extraordinary sparkle when worn.
Pavé Setting
Derived from the French word for “pavement,” pavé is a type of bead setting in which adjacent gemstones share a bead. In the pavé setting, the surface appears to be paved with moissanite set closely together. Perimade engagement rings with a pavé moissanite band feature three to six beads to secure each gemstone. This popular setting is a perfect choice for the wearer who desires a little extra sparkle.
Channel Setting
The channel setting features moissanite set within two parallel walls of metal inside the band. At Perimade, the spacing between channel-set stones can be no wider than a sheet of paper. Durable and stylish, channel-set engagement rings and wedding bands are prized for their seamless flow of light.
Cathedral Setting
The cathedral setting adds height and elegance to an engagement ring. The shank of the ring curves upwards to resemble the tall, graceful arches of a cathedral, elevating the center stone above the band. The cathedral engagement setting is perfect for those who prefer a traditional style with a high setting.
Burnish Setting
In a burnish setting, stones are nestled in hollows within the band and secured in place by burnishing, or pressing, the metal to cover each gem’s girdle. This setting protects each gemstone by positioning it at or below the metal’s surface.
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