Initially discovered in 1886, prong setting is much popular to create solitaire rings. In this setting, the stone is set in a metal basket secured by two or more prongs (or claws). Mostly three prong or four prong settings are preferred by the jewelry designers. Prong setting increases gemstone's or diamond's sparkling light effect plus it also offers convenience to clean the stone. However, prong setting has one disadvantage i.e. it is caught on clothing or hair easily resulting in damaging prong setting as well as losing the diamond. 

When prongs are shared by two diamond stones, they are called as shared prongs. These claws are set between two diamond stones where a pair of prongs hold both the diamond rocks. Usually, the prong setting is used in solitaire rings but shared prongs settings are used in diamond ring with more than one diamond. This type of setting minimizes the presence of metal, allowing more light to pass through a diamond or gemstone. 

Looking like a extended bezel setting, channel setting accents multiple stones in a linear series in a ring. In channel setting, many diamonds (of similar size and shape) are linked in a channel inset with a narrow strip of metal to hold the stones meanwhile it does not use prongs or bar between stones to hold them. Despite it's safe, it veils individual stone's beauty. 

Bar setting can be defined as a fusion of bezel setting and prong setting as the ring's prongs on each of the setting are crafted into elongated bards to hold the stone. Usually it is used for multiple stones setting to create an attractive look. 

The word comes from the French word ‘pave’ (pronounced as ‘pa vay’).. In this dramatically elegant setting type, diamonds or gemstones are set low and very close together using tiny beads. The surface of the ring will appear to be encrusted with stones for a brilliant effect. 

The bezel setting is the second most popular setting due to its modern look and suitability for an active lifestyle. Instead of holding the diamond with prongs, the bezel setting encircles the diamond, or center stone, with a thin metal rim custom-made to hold the stone tightly in place. A bezel setting can be a full or partial setting: a full bezel completely surrounds the diamond whereas a partial bezel leaves the sides open. This dramatic setting style can create the illusion of a larger stone 

A flush setting, also known as a gypsy setting, sets the diamond into a drilled hole in the band of the ring so that the ring sits “flush” with the band of the ring. The whole of the metal ring safeguards the gemstones. Flush setting indeed makes the ring appear alluring! 

Comparatively new introduced invisible setting is a superb alternate to enhance stone's beauty. In invisible setting, a stone is infused to the ring without any direct visible support but a constant arrangement for the stone to protect it. This setting is used to highlight diamonds rather than the ring metal. 

Here, the diamond is held between the ring with pressure and not by prongs or invisible strings. The diamond appears to be floating and is open on the sides. This diamond setting is a strong and secured one. 

As the name goes, this setting creates an illusion of a bigger stone. In this setting, generally, the prongs are more decorative which enhances the overall illusion. This is setting requires skill and intricacy from the jeweller to create the perfect piece. 

A large center stone surrounded by smaller stones, that’s the cluster setting. It’s a great way to showcase a larger ‘hero’ diamond and is perfect for rings or earrings.