Tiffany Settings

Tiffany settings are the classic, simple prong engagement ring settings that are continually popular for both contemporary and traditional designs. With simple sophistication, this modest setting highlights the enduring beauty of the gem and creates a stunning focal point for any diamond engagement ring.

First created in 1886, these prong settings quickly became the signature design of Tiffany & Co., the noted jewelry design company that focuses on the stunning clarity and precision of beautiful gems rather than overwhelming the eye with elaborate styles and settings.

The Tiffany mount is simple: four or six prongs securely hold the diamond around its girdle (the thickest portion of the stone), elevating it above a plain metal band. The prongs are spaced equally around the circumference of the stone, mimicking the symmetry of the diamonds cut.

Today, Tiffany-style settings are the most popular option for brides-to-be, particularly for solitaire rings. Many jewelers offer trial rings in classic tiffany arrangements for grooms to use for the proposal, and the couple can then return later to choose the brides preferred setting, though many brides opt to keep the simple solitaire with its understated elegance.

Because of the settings popularity, nearly all jewelers offer some variety of tiffany-style setting. Most tiffany mounts are constructed of platinum because of its superior strength, yet the white metal will not add a tint to the stones color. In addition to plain tiffany rings, jewelers also offer a wide range of variations on the tiffany style, including:

* Cathedral settings, where the sides of the tiffany mount are supported by curving arches.
* Wrap settings that include channel set accent stones beneath the tiffany mount.
* Pave settings that include an encrusted band beneath the prong setting.
* Bridal sets with a tiffany-style engagement ring paired with a more elaborate wedding band.