Engagement rings are iconic and meaningful jewelry styles that can vary greatly in design from one ring to the next. Women's rings tend to be thinner than
men’s engagement rings, which often have just one small diamond set in the band itself.
The standard components of engagement ring settings include the shank, the head, the prongs, and the diamond. The shank is the part of the ring that wraps around the finger and the head contains the prongs that secure the diamond.
Additional diamond ring settings in engagement styles often include added components such as accent stones, a gallery or a hidden halo. While prong settings are common, other custom engagement rings can include bezel, tension or channel-set stones.
At Blue Nile, we offer a wide variety of completed engagement rings and custom engagement ring settings in which you can choose the exact precious metal, diamonds or gemstones for your ring.