This is not something taken into account by gemological laboratories when grading diamonds, but is something we focus upon.

Light Performance and Sparkle are dictated by the proportions and the degree of optical precision exhibited by the facet structure. But the reality is that the setting style really has no measureable affect upon the light return that a diamond is going to exhibit. People frequently express concern about whether a bezel, or a four, or six prong setting is going to affect the light performance of a diamond. So whether you set a Brian Gavin Signature round diamond in a bezel setting, as pictured above, or in a six prong classic solitaire like this one. The reason why a Brian Gavin Signature round diamond is going to look spectacular, even if you set it down in a bunch of mud, is because diamonds gather light from all over the hemisphere, and then that light bounces around the inside of the diamond, and is reflected back out through the crown, or upper half of the diamond. Rest assured that a Brian Gavin Signature round hearts and arrows diamond is going to look fantastic, whether you set it in a bezel setting, or a classic six prong solitaire, or pack it down in mud, so that all is facing upward is the top half of the diamond, which is known as the crown. It’s like they have no understanding of how diamonds gather and reflect light.

I’ve got to admit, sometimes I wonder where people in the diamond industry get this stuff. Can you tell me what setting is best for a super ideal diamond? Should we buy a traditional solitaire setting instead?” Bezel setting a super ideal cut diamond: This is confusing to me however, since Brian Gavin offers what seems to be a broad selection of bezel settings. He told us that the bezel will cut down on the volume of light return, and affect the sparkle of the diamond. She really likes bezel settings like this one from Brian Gavin, but a local jeweler who we spoke with indicated that bezel settings are not the best settings for super ideal diamonds. “What is the best setting for super ideal diamonds like those sold by Brian Gavin? My girlfriend and I are shopping for a diamond engagement ring.

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