01 / Setting Style
Solitaire
A single diamond held above a clean band. Our most versatile setting and the easiest to wear daily.
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Cathedral Solitaire
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Diamond Education
The Setting Guide
The six setting styles we offer, what each one is best for, and which diamond shapes pair with each.
What a Setting Actually Does
A setting is the metalwork that holds the diamond. It does three jobs: it protects the stone, it decides the silhouette of the ring, and it changes how the diamond reads on a hand. The shape of the diamond and the style of the setting need to belong together. Below are the six setting styles we offer, which diamond shapes flatter each one, and a pairing chart at the end if you want it all in one place.
02 / Setting Style
Diamond Band
A center diamond above a band paved with smaller diamonds. The whole ring catches light at every angle.
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Etterna
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03 / Setting Style
Three Stone
A center diamond flanked by two substantial side stones. Often read as past, present, and future.
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Treza
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04 / Setting Style
Side Stone
A center diamond with smaller accent stones along the shoulders. More sparkle than a solitaire without changing the silhouette.
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Celestia
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05 / Setting Style
Vintage
Detail work from earlier eras — milgrain edges, filigree, hand engraving. A ring that looks heirloom from day one.
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Provenance
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06 / Setting Style
Nature
Organic motifs woven into the metalwork — vines, leaves, petal baskets, twisted shanks. A setting that feels grown rather than built.
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Twine
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The Pairing Chart
Which Shapes Pair with Which Settings
Most shapes work in most of our settings. A few combinations look exceptional, and a few we steer people away from. Here is the whole map in one place.
★Signature pairing
•Beautiful match
−Better choices exist
| Shape | Solitaire | Diamond Band | Three Stone | Side Stone | Vintage | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round
|
★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | • |
| Oval
|
★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | ★ |
| Cushion
|
★ | • | ★ | • | ★ | • |
| Emerald
|
★ | • | ★ | • | ★ | − |
| Pear
|
• | • | ★ | • | • | ★ |
| Marquise
|
• | • | • | • | • | • |
| Radiant
|
★ | ★ | • | ★ | − | − |
| Princess
|
• | • | • | ★ | − | − |
| Asscher
|
★ | • | ★ | • | ★ | − |
| Heart
|
• | • | − | • | • | ★ |
A “better choices exist” mark is not a refusal. We will build any combination you ask for. It is the honest read on whether the shape and the setting flatter each other.
Beneath the Style
A Few Tips on How the Diamond Is Held
The style decides the silhouette. The prong decides whether the diamond is safe and whether the setting flatters it.
For pointed shapes
V-Prongs Protect the Tip
Pear, marquise, and heart shapes taper to a point that can chip on impact. A V-prong wraps the tip itself. We always set these shapes this way.
For step cuts
Flat Claws Flatter Clean Lines
Emerald and asscher cuts are about long, parallel facets. Flat or wide claw prongs continue that line; rounded prongs interrupt it.
For the diamond shopper
Four Prongs Versus Six
Four prongs show more diamond and read modern. Six prongs cover slightly more but hold the stone more securely. The choice is aesthetic, not safety.
A modifier, not a style
Cathedral Lifts the Stone
Metal arches rise from the band to the head, lifting the diamond higher off the finger. Most of our solitaire, side stone, and three stone settings can be ordered with or without it.
Designs we put our name on
Diyona Signatures
Five settings we designed in-house, one for each of the styles above. Pair any one with the diamond shape of your choice.
A Few More Things People Ask
What is the difference between a setting and a style?
Style is the silhouette: solitaire, three stone, vintage, and so on. Setting is the technical bit underneath that describes how the metal holds the diamond: prong count, cathedral or no, bezel or claw. The two work together. A solitaire style can be set with four prongs or six, on a cathedral or flush, in any metal you choose.
Can I change the metal on a signature design?
Yes. Every Diyona signature is offered in 14k gold (yellow, white, rose, or two-tone), 18k gold (yellow or white), and platinum. The metal change doesn’t affect the silhouette, only the color and the price.
Do all diamond shapes fit all settings?
Almost. We can build any of the ten shapes we offer into any of the six styles. The pairing chart above shows where the combination is exceptional, where it works well, and where another setting would flatter the shape more. We’ll still make whatever you want.
What about a halo?
We treat a halo as a variation on a side stone setting rather than a style of its own. Several of our side stone designs ship with a continuous halo of small diamonds around the head, and a hidden halo (a ring of diamonds set under the center stone, visible from the side) can be added to most solitaire and side stone settings on request.
Can I switch the setting later if my taste changes?
Yes. The diamond is the asset; the setting is replaceable. Bring the ring back to our New York studio and we’ll reset the same stone into a new style, in the same or a different metal. Resetting fees apply but the diamond carries over.
How We Build Settings at Diyona
Every setting is made to order in our New York City studio in solid 14k, 18k, or platinum, then the diamond you chose is set by hand.
Made to order
Solid metal, set by hand
No hollow shanks, no plated bands. Each setting is cast solid, hand-finished, and set in our studio so the prongs sit exactly where they need to for the shape we are mounting.
After the sale
Lifetime warranty
Loose stones, prong wear, clasp issues, and manufacturing defects are covered for the life of the ring. Repairs ship free both ways. Resizing is on us for the first year.
