Differences in construction between settings

[lowphat]

I Finally found the perfect diamond and now I''m looking for the perfect setting. I was wondering if anyone knew specifically what the differences between settings by LM, BGD, whiteflash, ERD were as far as construction goes.

I''ve read some are hand made and some are cast or something like that. Which is which and what advantages/disadvantages are there to each?

 

[ficklefaye]

i''m not as knowlegeable as most on here, but i really think it depends on taste, the type of setting you are looking for and budget

was there something you had in mind?

 

[strmrdr]

depends on the setting but in general:

LM - some parts are cast and some handmade then assembled.
BGD - cast
whiteflash - cast
ERD - the ones I have seen where cast.

 

[strmrdr]

Cast - lower cost, complex designs possible, weakest but suitable for use if well done.
Die Struck - strongest but doesn''t work for complex designs, expensive for small runs.
carved from stock: third strongest, expensive. (handmade)
Cold rolled from stock: considered handmade usually used as a base for carving or for shanks second strongest.
cnc machined from stock or a die struck blank: as strong as the base technique.

 

[lowphat]

Thanks for the feedback. I''m trying to pick out the perfect setting and the only thing my gf definitely wanted was for the ring to be "dainty" and have a thin shank.

Talking to some custom jewelers, it appears that some are willing to go below 2 mm and others don''t feel comfortable going below 2.5 or 3 mm, on a 3 ct diamond.

So I was just wondering why such a discrepancy and if there is even a really noticeable difference between a 2mm band and a 3 mm band.