The best diamond shapes for cathedral settings are round princess and cushion cut because they re well supported and the arches help the diamonds to stand out.
Marquise diamond cathedral setting.
This unique marquise cut diamond cathedral engagement ring setting features one hundred twenty eight round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in graduating size on three sides of the band as well as on the head and the prongs accentuating the center diamond.
It really depends on specific details and design elements for the particular ring you are looking at.
There are a lot of diamonds that are specifically cut with that in mind.
The higher height also makes a cathedral setting easier to catch onto things.
In general cathedral settings are will project the diamond higher towards the eye.
This cathedral horizontal bezel set marquise cut diamond engagement ring setting features approx.
Cathedral engagement rings are some of the most elegantly designed engagement rings on the market.
Some cathedral engagement rings have a modern look like this channel set ring with pave diamonds enclosed by white gold.
Twenty six pave set round diamonds around the main diamond creating a beautiful double halo effect.
The cathedral ring setting is a virtually timeless design that s almost guaranteed to be fashionable for decades to come.
So that actually helps accentuate the diamond.
The cathedral setting is one of the most elegant and classic engagement ring settings.
Reasons not to buy a cathedral setting engagement ring.
A well crafted cathedral setting can hide some of the imperfections and inclusions of a diamond.
Marquise diamond frame bridal set in 14k white gold.
The center diamond and halo design sits on a cathedral band to allow a wedding band to sit next to the ring perfectly flush and snug.
Similar to the graceful arches of a cathedral this ring setting uses arches of metal to hold the diamond or other gemstone.
Marquise diamond frame bridal set in 14k white gold.
Marquise diamond engagement pave setting semi mount split shank ring 0 35ct.
Best shape for cathedral setting.
Channel set cathedral settings.
You can choose a cathedral ring mounting for almost any shape but it s important that the diamond is secure and that the edges aren t.