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UNDERSTANDING THE COMPASS SETTING IN ENGAGEMENT RINGS
The clue is in the name - a Compass Setting engagement ring aligns the claws or prongs of the ring setting with the cardinal points of a compass. Each claw precisely points to North, South, East, and West, offering a departure from the more traditional "box" style setting where the diamond arrangement is squarely positioned. The choice between these orientations is a matter of personal taste.
However, if there's an engagement ring style that remains eternally fashionable, exudes timeless elegance, and caters to various tastes from contemporary to classical, it's undoubtedly the Solitaire Compass Engagement Ring. While trends in other settings and diamond cuts may fluctuate, the Solitaire Compass ring consistently remains a favorite among brides of all ages.
Compass Setting engagement rings boast a distinctive factor that sets this design apart and likely contributes to its enduring popularity. The focus of a Compass Setting engagement ring centers on the brilliance and sparkle of the diamond within its claws. As the diamond aligns with the cardinal point of a compass, the four prongs holding it provide maximum exposure to light, enhancing brilliance and fire, reflected through the unhindered parts of the diamond. In contrast, some other settings, like the bezel setting, may block a small amount of light from entering the diamond, particularly from the side, resulting in less sparkle.
When selecting a Compass Engagement Ring, careful consideration of the proportions of the diamond within the compass setting is crucial. For instance, princess cut solitaire compass engagement rings require a 1:1 length-to-width ratio, meaning they are very close to being square. Turned sideways on its axis, a Princess cut, or square, diamond may not exhibit a perfect "diamond" shape unless the stone is extremely square.
