Gold Design Gold Jewelry Settings

Question 1

Which stone setting uses a thin metal rim that wraps completely around a gemstone to secure it?

Accepted Answer

Bezel setting

Answer

A bezel setting uses a custom-fitted metal collar that encircles the entire circumference of a gemstone.

Question 2

What type of setting holds a gemstone using multiple small metal claws that grip the stone's girdle?

Accepted Answer

Prong setting

Answer

A prong setting uses pointed metal projections (typically 4 or 6) that grip the stone's girdle and hold it elevated above the mounting.

Question 3

Which setting style positions stones side-by-side within a metal channel with no metal between them?

Accepted Answer

Channel setting

Answer

A channel setting secures a row of identically sized stones within two parallel metal rails without prongs between stones.

Question 4

What setting covers the entire band surface with small diamonds held by tiny shared beads of metal?

Accepted Answer

Pavé setting

Answer

Pavé setting features small stones set very closely together, held by tiny metal beads, covering the surface like cobblestones.

Question 5

Which setting makes a gemstone appear to float with no visible metal support by using pressure between two metal plates?

Accepted Answer

Tension setting

Answer

A tension setting holds the stone using the spring tension of the metal band, with the stone appearing to float unsupported.

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