Pros and Cons of the Tension Diamond Ring Setting

The ring setting plays a significant role when it comes to the security of mounted diamonds. Note that any gemstone can be held securely on a ring by employing one of a number of different settings. The type of the setting used in different rings can differ based the type and size of the stone, the personality and lifestyle of the wearer, and the budget they are working out of. Some popular diamond ring settings include the prong setting, bezel setting, pave setting, tension setting, cathedral setting, bar setting, etc. Out of these, the tension setting is a charismatic option which can hold and balance the classic and contemporary looks with the utmost panache.

In a tension setting, the center stone is held in place by means of the tensile force exerted by the diamond band from each side. Since there is very little metal used besides that, a tension set diamond tends to create the illusion of a diamond floating over the band. In reality, there would be either a tiny bezel or prongs present. However, a craftsman would usually design the ring in a way that neither the wearer nor a viewer would spot this easily, ensuring the aforesaid illusion was maintained fully.

The Pros

• A tension wedding ring is perfect when trying to make a style statement. In fact, no other diamond setting style can match this one in terms of sheer wow factor.
• You can pick any metal to use to hold a tension set diamond, although platinum more or less trumps the other options.
• Since there are no metal constructions to border the diamond in a tension setting, the gemstone would naturally reflect the maximum amount of light that it can, or close. For that reason, tension wedding rings are a great option for those buyers who cannot do without that kind of sparkle.

The Cons

• Resizing a tension set diamond ring is hard because any small change needs to account for the calibrated measurements, as well as the tensile force of the ring. Pressure from the wrong angle could cause the diamond to fall out of its setting, which is not something you want happening.
• Tension wedding rings are the wrong choice if you know yourself to be clumsy a lot of the time, because there are no metal settings to hold the diamond safely in place.