Tension
Settings | Tension Set Rings:
Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire in Platinum Tension
Set Rings are popular as Engagement
Setting and also as Anniversary Ring. The tension set ring concept is
over 40 years old. Over 50,000 tension setting diamond rings have
been sold. Our tension set diamond rings are manufactured by Gelin
and Abaci (G.A.I.) and not by Steven Kretchmer. There have been no
known diamond losses due to design or craftmanship of tension set
ring. Every tension set ring is closely inspected to ensure it meets
the high standards. Each tension ring is custom made for a specific
diamond size and finger size. Each tension product is manufactured
with special alloys with a sophisticated technique which enables the
metal to retain its memory. Tension products have anywhere from 65 to
95 pounds pressure on the center stone.
Tension
Set Advantages:
Tension settings are a unique means of showing and selling loose
diamonds. Tension mounting is the very best method of showing a
stones brilliance. It can enhance the color as much as two grades.
Tension
Settings Safety:
Tension settings are considered to be safe or safer than a four
prong setting. With over 10,000 units sold, there have been no known
diamond losses due to design or craftmanship.
Tension
Set Stone Pressure:
Depending upon the style tension settings have anywhere from 65 to
95 pounds pressure on the center stone.
Tension
Stone Setting:
Tension products have been manufactured for stone from 0.10 carats
to 8.0 carats.
Stone
That Can Be Set in
Tension Settings: Stones with harness of 8 and up can be set in
tension set rings. Stones below hardness of 8 like tanzanites cannot
be tension set. Rubies and sapphires as well as diamonds can be
tension set. Any stone with surface fracture is not suitable for
tension mounting.
Stone
Mounting:
Due to special memory in tension product all stones mounted in
tension product has to be done by us (no exceptions) Any adjustments
to tension set rings have to be done by us (no exceptions).
How
Long It Takes:
Please allow 10 working days for gold tension product and 14 working
days for platinum tension products once we receive your stone.
Metal
Availability:
Tension products are available in 14K Yellow and White Gold; 18K
Yellow and White Gold; Platinum; and Platinum and 18K Gold.