What’s Behind Tension Set Diamonds?
Tension set diamonds have become very popular in recent years due to the fact that they look modern and sophisticated while at the same time applying modern technology to ring making. They do not make use of prongs, and many of them have the look of being suspended above the ring. This is a very unique and modern look that is attractive to many people. But what makes tension set diamonds stay in their rings? And can they cause just as many problems as diamonds set using prongs? Tension set diamonds are held in by tension, as one might suppose. They are made so that pressure on either side of the diamond, provided by the ring’s mounting, holds the diamond in place. This means that the diamond sits above the band, looking as though it is suspended in a small amount of air space. The look is very popular and modern. It gives an illusion of floating. Because gold is so soft, and may not apply as much pressure as well, most tension set diamonds are set with platinum, a harder and more immovable metal. However, despite the use of platinum, there are still some drawbacks to purchasing tension set diamonds.