18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Setting (1/4 ct tw, I, I1)

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18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Setting (1/4 ct tw, I, I1) Overview

Setting Description
Complement your center diamond with dazzling channel-set round diamonds. Ten brilliant diamonds, five on each side, sit securely in a channel setting leading up to the center diamond. The diamonds provide a generous and beautiful sparkle to accent the center stone without overpowering it. The channel setting is great for everyday wear, as it holds the diamonds securely flush with the top of the band with no sharp edges or points. In profile, the shoulders of the setting rise up to meet the center stone in a cathedral style, which somewhat protects the center head and provides a beautifully integrated look. The entire setting has a highly polished finish that reflects and enhances the brightness of the diamonds. The edges of the 1.8mm thick by 2.85mm wide band are softly squared off and would allow for a wedding band to fit alongside as they taper subtly to the back of the ring. If you are looking for a classic style to enhance your 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 18 karat yellow gold, which is a beautiful precious metal for diamond jewelry. This luxurious metal has rich warmth in contrast to the icy brilliance of diamonds, and makes a beautiful and durable choice for a setting. 18k gold is 75% pure 24 karat gold, with the remaining percentage usually being alloy metals of silver, copper, nickel and zinc. The alloys add strength to the pure gold, which would be too soft for everyday wear on its own. 18k has a lustrous gold color, and a slightly heavier weight than 14k. Its durability makes it well-suited for a diamond ring that will be worn everyday. As a precious metal, 18k 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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