What are the different types of crimping a diamond jewel?

The setting is the technique of fixing diamonds on the jewel. The setting of all our jewels is made in France by craftsmen jewelers according to criteria of quality and requirement. The models we offer have been set by different setting techniques.

Claw set

Primarily used for center stones, the claw setting is the method by which the diamond is set and then held in place by claws. It is the most commonly used method because it best enhances the stone, which remains uncovered and less encircled by gold. Most often the stones are set with 4 prongs.

Closed setting

Mainly used for center stones, the closed setting encircles the diamond with metal. This setting increases the visual volume of a small stone, a volume effect created by the gold all around it. The closed setting does not diminish the brilliance of the diamond if it is well cut because the light enters through the top of the diamond, is reflected in its facets and exits through the top of the diamond. For more information about diamond brilliance, please read the Diamond Cut page.

When the metal does not encircle the entire stone but only half of it, it is a half-encased setting.

Set in the mass

Mainly used for paving stones, the setting in the mass inserts the stone in the metal of the ring, the diamond is thus integrated into the volume of the ring.

This setting technique allows the creation of contemporary and original rings and protects the stone well. The setting in the mass does not diminish the brilliance of the diamond if it is a well-cut diamond because the light enters through the top of the diamond, is reflected in its facets and exits through the top of the diamond.

Rail setting

Mainly used for wedding rings, the rail setting is a technique that allows to place diamonds between two grooves on each side of the stones. The diamonds are thus set between two rails.

Grain setting

Mainly used for pavement stones, the grain setting is a technique by which diamonds are maintained by very fine claws that are actually tiny metal beads like grains.

Barette setting

Mainly used for wedding rings, the bar setting is a technique that allows to place several stones next to each other between two parallel metal walls.

Micro crimp

Primarily used for pavement stones, the micro setting sets claw set diamonds in a crenelated track so that the stone remains visible on the sides.

Descended setting

Mainly used for paving stones, the downward setting resembles the micro setting with the metal more downward so that the stone is less embedded in the metal.