Setting selection and modification
A setting controls the profile, protection, comfort, wedding band fit, and visual personality of the ring. The best setting is the one that supports the chosen diamond and the person wearing it.
What gets decided
The first appointment turns inspiration into a practical plan: the diamond path, the setting direction, the production route, and the timing around the proposal.
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Solitaire, pavé, hidden halo, bezel, three-stone, east-west, and vintage-inspired settings all solve different design problems.
The right choice depends on the center stone, hand feel, lifestyle, and whether the ring should sit flush with a wedding band.
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A setting can often be refined by changing prongs, metal color, band width, basket detail, pavé coverage, or center stone shape.
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When the right setting does not exist, CAD can create the correct dimensions and side profile before production begins.
Inspiration, not inventory
A focused, minimal ring that lets the diamond carry the emotion, proportions, and light.
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A sleek step-cut diamond secured in a clean bezel for an architectural, understated profile.
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A center stone set horizontally for a lower, modern line across the finger.
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A graceful oval center stone with clean metal, generous light, and a shape that feels romantic without becoming ornate.
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A round brilliant diamond set in a slim bezel for a clean, modern ring with soft protection and quiet presence.
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A soft rectangular center with a plush outline, generous sparkle, and a less expected profile than a round brilliant.
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A center diamond framed by two supporting stones for presence, meaning, and beautiful side views.
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Two complementary center stones set together for a personal, sculptural ring with strong custom-design potential.
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A dramatic elongated shape with pointed ends, strong finger coverage, and a rare editorial feel.
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A pear-shaped center with a fine pavé band for movement, shimmer, and a soft directional silhouette.
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A rectangular brilliant center with hidden detail under the crown for sparkle that feels discovered up close.
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Asscher, emerald, baguette, and antique-inspired geometry with warm detail and measured restraint.
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Guide
A setting guide covering solitaires, halos, bezels, three-stone rings, pavé bands, CAD, comfort, and wedding band fit.
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When to modify an existing setting and when a full CAD custom engagement ring is the better route.
Read guideIt depends on the center stone and band fit. Low settings need enough structure to protect the stone and allow daily wear.
Often, yes. The amount of change depends on the setting, stone, and production path.
Start with a diamond, a setting direction, a photo, or a CAD concept.
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Create a band that works with the engagement ring and feels right every day.
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Explore laboratory-grown diamonds with the same setting and design care as natural diamonds.
ExploreCompare natural diamond options with guidance on shape, size, quality, and setting fit.
ExploreChoose, modify, or create a setting around the stone and the person wearing it.
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When the right setting is not already available, build the ring path through CAD.
ExploreA photo, sketch, or even a rough idea is enough to start. Andrew can usually tell you whether the smartest path is a sourced diamond, a modified setting, a CAD build, or a short call to compare options.