Tension Set

Tension set is a setting technique that squeezes the diamond at the girdle into two grooves on the tension mounting. Stones with hardness of eight and above can be set in a tension set ring. Precious metal used for tension set rings are especially hardened. Depending upon the style, tension set usually provide 65 to 95 pounds pressure to the center stone.

Tension Set Pros
• Tension-set is very unique, it is the best method of showing a stone's brilliance. As a result, the center diamond on a tension set ring usually appears like one or two grades better in color.
• Tension-set is actually as safe or even safer than a four-prong setting. We hardly hear any people lost their diamond from a tension set ring.

Tension Set Cons
• It is very hard to resize tension set rings, because the metal used for tension-set is especially hardened. To resize a tension-set ring might affect the capability of the force needed to effectively hold the center stone in place. You should put this in mind when you shop for a tension-set ring, ask your jeweler for more information before making any purchase.

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