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SIX CLAW SETTING
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SIX CLAW DIAMOND SHOULDERS
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FOUR CLAW SETTING
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Six wire claws
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Protects the central diamond
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Micro set diamond shoulders adding more sparkle
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Ideal for wearing a matching wedding ring
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SPLIT FOUR CLAW
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STEP DOWN SHOULDERS
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SIDE STONES
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Four claws are split adding extra security
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Ideal for larger diamonds
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Protection at the corners
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Tapered baguette diamond shoulders
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Can be wedfit to sit alongside a wedding band
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Vintage Art Deco style
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Baguette diamonds tapering in size
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Open tables with step cut diamonds
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Choice of central diamond shape
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More coverage across the finger
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THREE STONE
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FOUR STONE
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FIVE STONE
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Three diamonds or a mixture of gemstones
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Sometimes referred to as a trilogy ring
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Can represents past, present & future
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More coverage across the finger
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Four diamonds or gemstones
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More coverage
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Lower set to the finger
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Ideal for smaller finger sizes
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Versatile design could be worn as engagement ring, wedding or eternity ring
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Five diamonds or gemstones
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Versatile could be worn as an engagement ring, wedding or eternity ring
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Classic design
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More coverage ideal for larger finger sizes
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GRAIN SET HALO
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MICRO SET HALO
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CLUSTER RING
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Grain set diamonds secured with four grains of metal
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Surrounding the central stone often called a Halo or Cluster ring
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Makes the head of the ring appear larger
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Vintage style
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Micro pave set diamonds
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Smaller diamonds creating a fine border around the diamond
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Pointed claws in the centre
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Can be wedfit to sit neatly alongside a matching wedding ring
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RUB OVER SET
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SEMI RUB OVER
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TWO STONE CROSS OVER
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A fine rim of metal surrounds the stones
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Extra secure and protects the girdle
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Set lower to the finger
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Practical to wear
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Modern in style
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Makes the stones appear larger
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A fine rim of metal surrounds most of the stone
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More security and protects the girdle
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Allows some light to pass through the diamond
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Can be set lower to the finger
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Modern in style
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SPLIT SHOULDERS
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KNIFE EDGE SHANK
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WEDFIT
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Shoulders are split
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The widest point is near the top tapering towards the band
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Can be set with diamonds or plain
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Makes the band look wider
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Sides of the band are often slightly curved and come to a point at the edge
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Tiffany style shank
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The diamond sits higher off the finger and stands proud
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Modern style
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Can be pave set with diamonds
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Designed specifically to sit snugly next to a wedding band.
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Perfect for having a matching diamond set wedding ring
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Modern in design
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May sit slightly higher off the finger with larger diamonds
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CHANNEL SET
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GRAIN SET
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GRADUATED
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Four grains of metal secure the stones
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Stones are set flush in to the band
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Vintage in style
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Can add a millgrain finish
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![](https://www.thomasoflondon.com/homebanner/jewellery-education-pave-set-diamond-bombe-ring.jpg)
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CLAW SET
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PAVE SET
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SHAPED WEDDING RING
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Allows maximun light to disperse around the diamonds
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Minimal metal showing the diamonds off
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Diamonds sit higher off the finger
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Classic design
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Can be custom made to fit exactly next to your engagement ring
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No gaps between your engagement ring and wedding band
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Unique design
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Can be plain or have diamonds
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