gem setting
Jewelry's metal cradle
Gem setting is the method by which a gemstone is secured in jewelry.
The setting holds the stone in place while displaying it to advantage.
Common types include prong settings, which grip the stone with metal claws; bezel settings, which wrap metal around the stone's edge; and channel settings, which hold stones in a groove.
The setting affects both the gem's security and its visual impact: The diamond's brilliance depends partly on its setting.
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