18K White Gold Antique Style Ring Setting

The Lady Diana style is defined by an elegant oval center gemstone often embraced by a substantial halo of prong set diamonds, the overall silhouette conveying timeless refinement and royal charm. In technical terms the ideal oval center employs a modified brilliant faceting scheme with an optimized pavilion depth and crown angle to preserve scintillation while minimizing the appearance of elongation. Table percentage and crown profile are calibrated to balance fire and brilliance, especially when the center is a colored gem such as sapphire, ruby or emerald, where hue saturation and tone are paramount. When set with sapphire or ruby the cutter will favor slightly deeper pavilion facets to intensify color saturation, when set with emerald the choice of a step cut or an emerald cut pavilion offers controlled light return and a distinct internal luster. The halo in this design is substantial, composed of uniformly matched round brilliant diamonds, each calibrated for consistent diameter, cut symmetry and table alignment, set in individual prongs to maximize light entry and minimize metal obstruction. Prong length and thickness are engineered to secure the stones while maintaining an open crown appearance, the undergallery structured to support the head and control light leakage for optimal brilliance.

The journey from initial concept to finished ring is a sequence of precision driven steps, starting with a hand drawn sketch that defines proportions and prong geometry, followed by CAD modeling that refines millimeter dimensions, prong placement and the exact curvature of the shank. A rapid prototype or 3D printed master is evaluated, then invested and cast using lost wax techniques in the chosen metal, which can be 14K rose gold, 14K white gold, 18K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 18K yellow gold, platinum 950, or a two tone configuration in 14K or 18K white and yellow gold. After casting, skilled setters individually seat round brilliant side diamonds with calibrated micro prongs, and fabricate the center collet or claw for a secure fit compatible with sapphire, ruby, emerald or other gemstones. Final finishing includes careful burnishing of prongs, hand polishing of the shank, and selective plating or patination when required for white or rose tones. Each piece is inspected for symmetry, stone alignment, and secure setting, with attention to color grades and clarity matching for the halo diamonds, and to seat depth and girdle protection for the center gem. The result is a Lady Diana inspired halo, technically exacting, visually commanding, and crafted to endure.