Which settings are more forgiving for good cut diamonds?

[nala]

Is there a thread on this? Which type of setting would enhance a diamond that is not ideal cut? I'm not referring to a dull, badly cut diamond, but rather, a good cut,decent looking diamond.

 

[Diamondbug]

I think a setting that lets a lot of light in from different angles works best. I would stay away from bezels and halos. I had a superior cut H&A stone from GOG that I set in a plain metal halo. It showed more fire when I had the stone set higher in the halo, where the girdle was exposed compared to when it was set flush with the halo. That was my personal experience.

 

[kenny]

Mine.

Tension settings let more light into and out of the entire diamond.
With four open sides instead of only two like most tension settings, mine lets even more light in and out than other tension settings.

FWIW, it is from Boonerings, and named, "Sidegrooves".

Light leaking out the pavilion?
No problem.
I can SEE the pavilion and enjoy the light show.

It's also groovy for ideal cut diamonds.
Ideal cut is about light entering and exiting only the crown.
But in real life light also enters and exits the pavilion.
I get to see THAT light show too.

 

[thecat]

I think it depends on the angles. I remember Kenny posted a chart once with 5 diamonds with ideal, shallow and deep and light leak from either crown or pavilion. I wonder if where the leakage is will determine the type of setting that is most optimal for the diamond. I also remember Dreamer mentioning George is best set in covered setting though I can't remember the reason for it. If it's to do with performance, then it will contradict the idea that a more exposed setting is better. Hope she will stop by and correct me if I'm wrong.