Before you design yours, it helps to know the language. Here's what every part of a ring is called, and why it matters.
The center stone is the heart of the ring — usually a diamond or other gemstone, set higher and larger than anything else on the band. Most are cut and measured in carats, with round, oval, emerald, and pear among the most requested shapes. This is where your personality shows most: the stone's shape, size, and cut set the tone for everything else.
The setting is the metal structure that holds your stone in place and gives the ring its overall character — vintage, modern, or classic. Prong settings show off more of the stone; bezel settings wrap around it for extra protection. We'll walk through the options together so the setting matches how you'll actually wear the ring day to day.
Side stones are smaller diamonds or gemstones set beside the center stone, often used in three-stone designs to add extra sparkle or symbolism. A halo setting instead surrounds the center stone with a ring of smaller stones — it makes the center stone look larger and adds shimmer from every angle, without changing the carat weight itself.
A few more terms worth knowing before your consultation.
