The language of the bench.
41 terms across cuts, settings, metals and grading, written for jewelers and the clients they explain things to.
Asscher Cut
A square step-cut diamond with deeply cropped corners producing an octagonal shape and a hypnotic windmill pattern.
Stone Cuts
Bezel Setting
A metal rim that fully encircles the diamond, offering maximum security and a sleek modern look.
Setting Styles
Bypass / Crossover Ring
A ring where two ends of the band cross over each other, creating a distinctive overlapping design.
Setting StylesCarat Weight
The unit of weight for diamonds and gemstones, where 1 carat equals 0.2 grams.
Ring Concepts
Cathedral Setting
Arching bands of metal rise from the shank to cradle the center stone, like the flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral.
Setting StylesChannel Setting
Stones set in a continuous row between two parallel walls of metal with no prongs between them.
Setting StylesClarity
A grading scale measuring the presence of internal inclusions and surface blemishes in a diamond.
Ring Concepts
Cluster Setting
Multiple smaller stones arranged closely together to create the visual impression of a single large stone.
Setting StylesColor Grade
A scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow) grading how much color tint is present in a white diamond.
Ring ConceptsConflict-Free Diamond
A diamond certified to not have originated from conflict zones or funded armed conflict.
Ring Concepts
Cushion Cut
A square or rectangular diamond with rounded corners and large facets, offering a soft, vintage look.
Stone Cuts
East-West Setting
The center stone is rotated 90° to sit horizontally across the finger rather than vertically along it.
Setting Styles
Emerald Cut
A rectangular step-cut diamond with long, linear facets and cropped corners for an art-deco aesthetic.
Stone Cuts
Eternity Band
A band set with diamonds or gemstones that encircle the entire ring, symbolizing everlasting love.
Ring ConceptsFiligree
Intricate decorative metalwork made of twisted wire arranged in delicate, lacy patterns.
Setting StylesFluorescence
A diamond's tendency to emit visible light (usually blue) when exposed to UV radiation.
Ring ConceptsGirdle
The narrow band around a diamond's widest point, separating the crown from the pavilion.
Ring Concepts
Halo Setting
A ring of small diamonds surrounding the center stone to enhance its apparent size and brilliance.
Setting Styles
Heart Cut
A romantic modified brilliant shaped like a heart, most impactful at 0.5 carats and above.
Stone Cuts
Lab-Grown Diamond
A diamond with identical physical, chemical, and optical properties to mined diamonds, grown in a controlled laboratory environment.
Ring Concepts
Marquise Cut
A boat-shaped brilliant with pointed ends, designed to maximize carat weight appearance.
Stone Cuts
Milgrain
Tiny beads of metal applied along the edges of settings or bands as an ornamental detail with an antique appearance.
Setting Styles
Oval Cut
An elongated elliptical brilliant cut that makes fingers appear longer and slimmer.
Stone CutsPalladium
A naturally white platinum-group metal that is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and affordable.
Metals
Pavé Band
A wedding or eternity band where the entire surface or portion of the band is encrusted with pavé-set diamonds.
Setting StylesPavé Setting
Tiny diamonds set closely together along the band using small beads of metal, creating a cobblestone surface of sparkle.
Setting Styles
Pear Cut
A teardrop-shaped brilliant combining the oval and marquise, worn with the point toward the fingertip.
Stone Cuts
Platinum
The most prestigious and durable precious metal for fine jewelry, naturally white and hypoallergenic.
Metals
Princess Cut
A square fancy shape with pointed corners and brilliant-style faceting.
Stone Cuts
Prong Setting
Metal claws that grip the stone at several points, maximizing light exposure to the diamond.
Setting Styles
Radiant Cut
A rectangular or square brilliant with cropped corners that combines the elegance of the emerald cut with brilliant-cut sparkle.
Stone Cuts
Rhodium Plating
A thin layer of rhodium applied to white gold to create a bright, reflective white surface.
Ring Concepts
Rose Gold
Yellow gold alloyed with copper to produce a warm, pinkish-red hue that flatters all skin tones.
Metals
Round Brilliant Cut
The most popular diamond shape with 57–58 facets engineered for maximum light return.
Stone CutsSolitaire Setting
A ring featuring a single center stone with no side stones, placing all focus on the center diamond.
Setting Styles
Split Shank
A band that divides into two strands as it approaches the center stone, creating a distinctive open look.
Setting Styles
Tension Setting
The stone appears to float between two ends of the band, held only by the compressive force of the metal.
Setting Styles
Three-Stone Ring
An engagement ring featuring three stones representing the past, present, and future of a relationship.
Setting Styles
Vintage & Antique Style
Ring designs inspired by historical jewelry periods: Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Retro.
Setting StylesWhite Gold
Yellow gold alloyed with white metals (nickel, palladium) and plated with rhodium for a bright silver appearance.
Metals
Yellow Gold
The traditional jewelry metal, available in 10K, 14K, and 18K, with a warm, classic hue.
MetalsReady to design a ring?
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