What Is the Best Engagement Ring Setting for a 2 Carat Diamond?
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By Emily Frontiere, updated on
An engagement ring featuring a two carat diamond is a bold and beautiful choice! When selecting the style of your setting, here are a few pointers about wearing a gem of that size.
- Halo - Two carat diamonds make a big statement, but their impressive dimensions do leave them vulnerable to impacts. One of the best ways to protect the outer edge of your diamond is to choose a halo setting. By surrounding the featured diamond with metal and other gems, you greatly decrease the chance of your diamond being harmed by an unlucky hand gesture.
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- Low Profile - The solitaire engagement ring style which shows a single diamond set above a plain band has been used by innumerable to-be-weds since its debut in the late 1800s. While this is certainly a classic look, it may not be practical for two carat diamonds as they will sit so high on your finger that they may snag on something. A setting which sets your stone into the band rather than above it will help prevent this from happening.
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- Split-Shank - Two carat diamonds are heavy and may cause your ring to swing around your finger. To help keep your ring in place, a split shank offers some stability.
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- Protect those points! - If your two carat diamond is a shape that has a point, like pears or hearts, that point has the highest risk of damage. Look for settings that have robust prongs or bezel settings. Another option are East-West settings which orient your diamond so that length of the stone crosses your finger.
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Emily Frontiere
Emily Frontiere is a GIA Graduate Gemologist. She is particularly experienced working with estate/antique jewelry.
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