Carat weight 1

Six settings in a sentence

Four clawsShows the most of the stone and lets in plenty of light.
Six clawsExtra security and a softer, rounder look; the classic solitaire.
BezelA collar of metal around the stone: secure, modern, ideal for active hands.
HaloA frame of small diamonds that makes the centre stone look larger.
Pavé bandTiny diamonds set along the band for continuous sparkle.
Three-stoneA centre stone flanked by two smaller ones, often read as past, present and future.

Sizes are typical approximate face-up measurements for well cut stones and vary with proportions. Drawn to scale against a finger of about 17 mm.