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Setting Description This bezel solitaire setting is a sophisticated choice for your round center diamond. The center diamond is held by 2 curved metal bars that wrap around the sides of the diamond in a partial bezel setting. The bezel has a groove carved into the inside edge, which securely holds the edge of the diamond flush with the top of the setting. This type of setting is a smart choice for a more active lifestyle, since the design is very low profile and does not have prongs or sharp edges that can catch on things. The result is clean and elegant, and the highly polished metal of the bezel makes the center diamond appear slightly larger. With a width of 3.49mm and a thickness of 1.29mm, the band is wider than a narrow solitaire style setting and has a substantial feeling of durability. The top of the band is softly domed, and the edges are subtly squared off. This is a comfortable, secure setting that will enhance and protect your center diamond.
This setting is made of 18 karat white gold, which is a beautiful and flattering precious metal for diamond jewelry. This luxurious metal has a wonderful white color and luster that complements the clear brilliance of diamonds. 18k gold is 75% pure 24 karat gold, with the remaining percentage usually being alloy metals of silver, copper, nickel and palladium. The alloys add strength to the pure gold, which would be too soft for everyday wear on its own. 18k white gold is not as white as platinum, as it is yellow gold turned white mostly through nickel or palladium alloys. Some people prefer this warmer white over platinum's grayer white. White gold is often plated with rhodium, a metal in the platinum group, to enhance its white color. 18k has a lustrous white color, and a slightly heavier weight than 14k. It can be a little more expensive than 14k, due to the higher percentage of pure gold, but will cost less than a similar setting in platinum. 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.