Gypsy Stone Setting on Rings

Before buying a ring with a diamond or precious stone, you need to decide on the type of setting.

The chosen parameter is very important because it determines:

• How securely the stone will be held in the ring
• How long it won’t fall out
• How the stone looks in a particular setting
• How easy it will be to clean the ring and stones
• Care for the piece during wear

Below we will discuss one of the most popular types of stone settings in rings with  diamonds and colored precious stones. It’s called the gypsy setting for stones in rings, and we’ll also compare its pros and cons.

Flush setting/Gypsy or Swiss – small stone and surface flush with the surface of the piece.

Advantages

The advantages of gypsy setting are:

• The stone is well protected
• It is a good option for people who lead an active lifestyle and work with their hands.
• The risk of damage or loss of the stone is minimized thanks to the sturdy construction.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of gypsy setting are:

• the stone loses some ability to show itself in all its glory
• The setting limits the visible part of the stone, consequently reducing the stone’s brilliance, as it’s only visible from above.

Varieties

A variety of bezel setting is called gypsy setting. This type of setting gained popularity thanks to the perfect appearance of stone jewelry that lacks excess.

The stone is secured in a recess in the jewelry piece, with a layer of metal rolled over the edge of the stone from above to securely fix it in the setting. It’s practically impossible to damage the stone in such a setting, as the surface of the jewelry is almost perfectly smooth and you can’t catch on the stone. Additionally, any flaws in the gemstone can be hidden in the setting.

Gypsy setting is used predominantly for setting small and not too expensive stones. Brightly colored gemstones are mainly used. A characteristic feature of jewelry that uses gypsy setting is the thickening of the top of the piece where stones are inserted compared to the entire ring shank.

Star setting is a variety of gypsy setting. It exactly replicates everything related to gypsy setting with the exception that the stone is set in the center of a star, whose rays are grooves in the metal base.

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