Round White Gold Cluster Ring, Fishtail Shoulder Set | CRW02

Gemstones are held by shared prongs connecting adjacent stones instead of each gemstone having its own prongs. This enhances light reflection but offers less security than other settings.

Also known as French pavé, this setting uses tiny, partially split metal beads to secure the gemstones, creating a delicate fishtail appearance. It allows diamonds to sit low in the metal, enhancing their brilliance.

This type of gallery features prongs (or claws) reinforced with a horizontal bar that secures the gemstone in place, creating a 'basket' effect around the gemstone.

The head of the ring is designed to sit lower on the finger, creating a sleeker and less protruding look. This is achieved by setting the gemstone closer to the band of the ring, which often makes the gallery flush with the ring band.  

The ring's band doesn't taper or split at the ends and maintains the same width, making it the most basic and common type of ring shank.

Gold is mixed with other alloys like platinum, silver, manganese, or palladium to create its white colour and is often coated with rhodium to reduce yellow tones. While it looks similar to platinum, white gold is usually less expensive. It is not hypoallergenic, and its cost can vary based on the alloys used.

18-karat white gold contains 75% pure gold, compared to 9-karat, which has only 37.5%. Higher karat white gold has a warmer hue, even with rhodium coating, but it is also softer and more prone to scratches.

A smooth, shiny surface that reflects light. It's created using abrasive compounds or a polishing wheel to remove imperfections from the metal.