Settings with Sidestones

Another popular style is a setting with sidestones on the side of the center diamond the band is set with diamonds or gemstones they add additional sparkle and color to the ring and to the center diamond as well. There are several designs in sidestone settings for example channel settings which protect the sidestones from abrasions by keeping them flush. The bar-channel and evan more the prong settings allow more light to enter the sidestones maximizing their brilliance, and so they create a scalloped edge of brilliance.