Prong:The prong setting is the most common setting style specially. Prong is a narrow metal support that helps hold Gem in the mounting. Prongs are usually used in sets of four or six per gem. It is also known as “Claws”

    Bid: In the bid setting, Gems are recessed in to holes drilled in the mountings. Special too is used to push up piece of surrounding metal to hold each stone in place . Next using another tool with small cup at the end, jeweler shapes the jagged metal piece in to rounded “meads”.

    Pav’e: (pav – Vay) is a type of bead setting. In the pav’e setting, gemstones are placed close together in a honeycomb pattern. Considerable skill is required to create a quality pav’e setting. The setter secures the gems in a surface pierced with multiple openings. Then with special tools small piece of metal is pushed up to secure Gem. The effect of complete Pav’e setting is of a sparkling field of Gem.

    Channel: a channel setting features one or more “ Grooved “ Channels. The channel grips the gemstone, which are laid to edge in row. The most durable channel setting also has reinforcing bars along the undersides of the channel.

    Invisible: Invisible setting is the most difficult setting out of all. In an invisible setting, each diamond or colored stone is grooved just below girdle. The groove allows the gem to slide over wire support. The result is a smooth, rich, seamless field of gem.

    Bezel: Bezel is a thin metal strip that wraps around a gem to hold it in place. It looks like a gleaming belt or collar. Properly done, a bezel setting forms a secure setting for the gem. Traditionally bezels setting have been used to hold cabochon.