GIA GIA Diamond Setting Styles & Jewelry Design

Question 1

Which setting style holds a diamond using small metal claws or prongs that grip the girdle of the stone?

Accepted Answer

Prong setting

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Bezel setting

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Channel setting

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Pavé setting

Question 2

A bezel setting encircles the diamond with a rim of metal primarily to achieve what benefit?

Accepted Answer

Protect the diamond's girdle and reduce the risk of chipping

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Maximize brilliance by exposing the pavilion

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Allow the most light to enter from the sides

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Display the culet for grading purposes

Question 3

In a channel setting, stones are secured by placing them in a groove between two parallel metal walls without any prongs between gems. What is a key advantage of this style?

Accepted Answer

The smooth surface protects stones from snagging on fabrics

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Stones can be easily removed for cleaning

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Each stone is independently adjustable

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The setting maximizes individual stone visibility

Question 4

Which ring style features a wide metal band with the diamond set so its table is flush or nearly flush with the band surface?

Accepted Answer

Flush (burnish) setting

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Tension setting

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Cluster setting

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Cathedral setting

Question 5

A tension setting holds a diamond in place using the compressive force of the metal band itself. What is the primary concern a GIA-trained sales professional should communicate to customers?

Accepted Answer

Resizing is difficult and may require professional reassembly of the setting

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The diamond will show more inclusions due to metal reflection

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The setting blocks light from entering the diamond's crown

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Tension settings only work with fancy-shaped diamonds

Question 6

Pavé settings are characterized by multiple small diamonds set closely together with minimal metal visible. What effect does this style create?

Accepted Answer

Creates a surface that appears to be paved or covered in diamonds

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Emphasizes a single center diamond's color grade

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Reduces the overall carat weight appearance of the piece

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Highlights the culet of each individual stone