Tension Set Engagement Rings

What Are Tension set engagement rings?

For couples seeking a different setting for their diamond ring set, the Tension set engagement ring is the optimal setting for contemporary style engagement rings.  This ring displays a stone which appears to freely float between the elegant metals of white and yellow gold, platinum which is a popular choice and as of lately titanium.   In other words Tension set engagements rings do not have the traditional settings as in paved, bezel.  Even the Bar setting and flush setting do not compare, since the diamonds or other stones are suspended tightly between the arch of metal with a tensile force of as high as 95lbs.

Although this contemporary style of engagement ring does not and sometimes can not suit every couple’s pallet when it comes to contemporary styles.  The suspension style of the diamond although secured by micro-groves on both sides of the metal band it’s diamond security is quite durable than some of more traditional settings however for extremely active couples as with any jewelry engagement  the risk of is much greater to be lost or loosened.  The tension set engagement ring was first introduced in the 1960s with the first free floating stone.  This unique setting is absolutely breath taking and very interesting the look at.

Some of the well known characteristics of tension set engagement rings of course are the band serving prong to gemstones and diamonds however there are other traits which differentiate form other settings similar to its stature as the floating setting serves.  The more contemporary versions of tensions setting primarily employ Titanium as the base metal and never used secondary metals to secure the stone in place because titanium is naturally durable.  Tension setting use the Greek symbol Omega as the alternative to prominent prongs setting, seen in more traditional and antique styles of stone settings.  Another unique trait of the contemporary versions of tension setting the contours of the ring vary and can obscure the traditional stone to the sides of the band instead of on top.

While other traditional stone sizes, cuts, and colors as well as different metals may be used in the tension set engagement ring they must have the ability to withstand the pressure per pounds placed on them there for smaller carat weight stones are typically used as channel accent stones rather than center stones, the band can also have specialty designs and engravings to more personalize the rings nature.  While this may appear an attractive setting for an engagement ring, you must keep in mind the tensions set engagement ring requires larger stone weight than traditional floating setting there for many couples opt to use a lower quality of stone such as Cubic Zirconia in replace of the more expansive diamond of proportionate weight.