The so-called setting is a process in which the gemstones are fixed on the bracket by various appropriate methods. The inlay process is generally used in K gold jewelry, because the K gold material is relatively harder, and of course there are inlay methods suitable for soft materials such as platinum, and 925sterling silver.
Here are a few examples of the types of stone settings used in modern jewelry:
Prong/Claw Set
The Prong setting is the fastest and most practical setting method, which can highlight the optical effect of the gemstone to the greatest extent, cover the gemstone with the least, and has the widest variety and applicability of styles. Claw inlays can be divided into two-claw, three-claw, four-claw, and six-claw, etc. Four-claw and six-claw are both classic shapes, which can hold up the gemstone high, making the gemstone look extremely glittering and noble.
Bezel Set
The Bezel setting is a setting method in which a gem is surrounded by a metal edge. This method is one of the most stable methods in the inlaid craft, and it is also a more commonly used setting method. Generally, the method of the bezel setting is often used for plain gemstones (moonstone, jadeite, big diamond, etc), because these types of gemstones are large, and it is not strong enough if using a claw setting, and the claws on the prong setting are easy to hook clothes.
Pave Set
Pave setting is to use a tool to shovel out several small nails on the edge of the metal material setting to fix the gemstone. No metal or claws are visible on the surface to hold the gemstones in place, the closely packed gemstones are actually nested in metal tongue and groove. Because there is no metal surrounding it, the gem can penetrate and reflect more light, highlighting the brilliant light of the jewelry.
Channel/Tension Set
Channel setting, also known as tension setting, its principle is to use the tension of metal to fix the waist of the gemstone. Loved by fashionable people. This setting makes the exposure of the gemstone go a step further than the prong setting, shimmering with dazzling brilliance, very dazzling. Although this method of setting looks good, it also has disadvantages: the position where the gemstone is fixed by the metal is very limited, and the force point is very small. If the notch is too large, it will easily cause the gemstone to loosen or even fall off. The technical requirements are higher than that of a prong setting.
Mystery/Secret Set
Mystery set, also known as borderless inlay technology, is the most difficult type of jewelry inlay technology to allow metal-free welding between gems and gems. From the front of the jewelry made by the secret setting method, the gemstone setting is completely hidden, and no trace of grooves can be seen. Because the gemstone is not surrounded by metal, it can penetrate and reflect sufficient light to the maximum extent, which makes the gemstone more prominent. Brilliant light. The secret inlay process is a difficult inlay process. The gemstones to be inlaid must be consistent in size, cut and height, and the error should not exceed 3/1,000. It is also required that the precious metal setting at the bottom of the jewelry must be in hardness. A perfect balance between the two aspects of toughness and toughness is guaranteed to give the gemstone a stable enough grip.
In addition to the above, there are some emerging or relatively niche setting methods, such as micro pave set, cluster set, snow set, flash set, aperture set, wire wrappings set, combination set, wax set, etc.
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