Platinum Channel Set Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Setting (3/4 ct tw, I, I1)
Setting Description Accented with beautiful princess cut diamonds, this setting makes an elegant choice for your center diamond. Ten well-matched diamonds are set end-to-end in a channel setting. The princess cuts graduate in size with the largest placed closest to the center diamond tapering outwards. Princess cuts are particularly beautiful set this way, as the edges of the stones meet with no gaps or spaces. The result is pure sparkle from one side of the ring to the other. In profile, the sides of the setting rise up to meet the center diamond in a graceful bridge from the setting to the center stone. This setting has a substantial feel due to the solid precious metal. A highly polished finish adds to the brilliance of the diamonds. The princess cuts sparkle all the way across the finger. The overall effect is that you do not see any of the metal when it is on, just brilliant diamonds to complement your center stone. The band has a thickness of 2.15mm and a width of 3.65mm.
The diamonds in the setting are a minimum of I in color, I1 in clarity. Since the diamonds are in the near-colorless range, they should appear beautifully white in the setting. This color should blend well with the color of the center diamond, particularly diamonds with an F to J color grade. A center diamond with a D or E color grade may show a slight color difference to the I color diamonds in this setting, but it should not be very noticeable to the casual observer. The I1 clarity grade means that it might be possible to see the internal inclusions in the diamonds with the unaided eye, but it is unlikely that the inclusions would be seen with the diamonds mounted in the setting. The diamonds are well cut, with proportions and polish designed to capture the light and sparkle beautifully in the setting.
This setting is made of platinum, a beautiful and popular precious metal for diamond jewelry. This pure white metal is the ultimate complement to the clear brilliance of diamonds. Platinum is typically 90 to 95% pure platinum, with the remaining percentage being alloys of other platinum group metals such as iridium and ruthenium for surface strength. Platinum does not splinter or wear away easily, making it the most durable choice for everyday wear. It is valued for its extreme rarity and incredible luster. As a precious metal, platinum will naturally patina, or scratch lightly on the surface, but the original bright polished luster can be maintained through an occasional cleaning and polishing.
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diamond, center, platinum, setting, center diamond, center diamond color, princess cut, cut diamond setting
