Platinum Channel Set Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Setting (1/2 ct tw, I, I1)
Setting Description Your center diamond will look lovely in this setting with princess cut sidestones. Ten brilliant princess cut diamonds line up end-to-end in a channel-set design. The princess cut shape is particularly beautiful when set this way. Since the edges of the princess cuts line up precisely with no major gaps between the stones, the result is pure sparkle from one side of the setting to the other. The channel setting works well for everyday wear as it holds the diamonds flush and secure without sharp edges or points. In profile, the sides of the setting rise up to meet the center diamond in a cathedral style and protect the center stone with an integrated look. The setting tapers very slightly from the center stone and the highly polished band has a subtle groove for accent before rounding away to the back of the finger. The edges of the 1.8mm thick and 3.1mm wide band are softly squared off and would allow for a wedding band to fit alongside. If you are looking for a clean, graceful look with great sparkle to enhance the center diamond, this setting makes an elegant choice.
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, setting, platinum, color, platinum channel set, channel set princess, channel set, center diamond
