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Universal Diamond Corp has been selling wholesale diamonds for over 25 years. As southeast Atlanta’s leading diamond dealer, we consider ourselves experts on engagement rings. We supply many jewelers with loose diamonds, and we know what buyers are looking for in diamonds and engagement rings. We can help you find the perfect diamond—or diamonds—and precious stones and make the setting of your choice. We can design and replicate the most popular settings from the finest jewelry makers in the world. The following is a simple guide to selecting a diamond engagement ring. When you are ready, give us a call or schedule an appointment to see our inventory.

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Metals: Gold. Platinum
Settings: Solitaire, Pave, Three Stone, Side Stone, Diamond Band

Metals

When it comes to searching for the right engagement ring setting, platinum and gold are the most popular choices. Platinum tends to be a favorite for many people because of its strength and durability. It is much rarer than gold and is more expensive. Platinum is a naturally white metal, so it will not cast any of its own color into a diamond. Because platinum is 95% pure, compared to 18 karat gold which is 75% pure, its natural white color never fades and is ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Gold’s rich color best complements darker skin tones and provides a complementary setting for rich colored stones, such as rubies and emeralds. The reflection of yellow gold also can help mask the tint of yellowish diamonds by making the diamond look brighter. Most engaged couples choose 18K gold because it offers a good balance of gold color and strength.

Platinum is naturally a white metal with incredible density. It is the strongest precious metal used in jewelry today. Platinum's density makes it much heavier than 14K gold and gives it a unique, more substantial feeling. Another appealing characteristic of platinum is its durability. A scratch in platinum may leave a mark on the metal, but it will not wear away. Over time, platinum will develop a natural patina, or satin look, that many people prefer over the high polish, shiny appearance.

Settings: Solitaire, Pave, Three Stone, Side Stone, Diamond Band

Solitaire Engagement Ring

Solitaire engagement rings are the most popular setting and are a classic expression of the one true love that you will share for a lifetime. Featuring only a band and one gemstone, solitaire diamond rings are simple, yet bold. The statement made by a solitaire setting is all about the purity of the diamond and the band on which it is set. The prongs position the center diamond to catch the most light.
A four-prong setting shows a bit more diamond, while a six-prong setting offers a slight security advantage.

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The size and style of the band are important. A narrower band can have the effect of making a smaller diamond appear larger, and looks delicate and beautiful on smaller fingers. A thicker band gives more options in the way the diamond is set.

When it comes to the shape of the diamond, Marquise and Emerald cut or Oval and Pear-shaped stones can elongate the look of the gem, again making it appear larger than it actually is. A well-cut, fiery round brilliant will stand out no matter its size. If the diamond is an uncommon shape, like the Trillion-cut or Heart-shape, it, too, will stand out and catch the eye because of its rarity.

Pave Engagement Settings

Pave settings for an engagement ring can be absolutely breathtaking. A pave diamond ring is one that is encrusted with very small diamonds all along the band to give the appearance of a solid diamond surface, rather than a metal band. Because pave-set diamonds use only tiny beads or prongs to hold them in place, very little of the metal band shows through, and the diamonds all appear to be free-standing. Settings like this can either go around the whole band—full pave—or stop halfway around—half pave. Most people find a full pave setting visually impressive, but prefer the comfort of a half pave setting,

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as the tiny diamonds are less likely to rub against the other fingers. Also, a full pave ring can almost be too much brilliance, drawing attention away from the center diamond.

Three Stone Engagement Ring Setting

For a classic ring that's truly unique and created by you, choose all three diamonds to be set in a three-stone setting. The three-stone ring has one diamond for the past, one for the present, and one for the future.

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Side Stone Engagement Ring Setting

A setting with diamonds or gemstones adds additional sparkle or color. Channel settings protect side stones from abrasions by keeping them flush. The bar-channel setting allows more light to enter the side stones and creates a scalloped edge of brilliance. A setting with side stones is a nice complement to the center diamond. The various setting styles include channel-set, pave-set, bezel-set and prong-set. Each of these setting styles offers its own unique beauty to your engagement ring.

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Diamond Band Engagement Ring

A diamond band refers to an engagement ring with a diamond band encrusted with smaller diamonds within the band. The diamond band ring is a very popular and more contemporary setting. This setting works well with round, rounded, or square diamond shapes.

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