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How to Choose a Prong Setting
Prongs are the most commonly used gemstone setting technique, but did you know that prongs aren't all alike, and that they're sometimes either not well designed or they're designed in ways that make them poor choices for some lifestyles?
| Pictures of Prong Setting Variations
This gallery gives a detailed look at the prong variations you will encounter when you shop for jewelry.
| Bezel Setting Must-Knows
Photos and explanations detail the varying methods jewelers use to create bezel settings.
| Channel Setting Basics
Another popular setting method places gemstones into metal channels. The technique is often used to set smaller diamonds or other gemstones around a larger focal stone.
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