Rings with a mille grain setting offer a myriad of possibilities, allowing you to explore various styles and shapes. This setting is perfect for those envisioning a creative engagement ring, and even for those seeking a bespoke engagement ring designed exclusively for them.

In short: Mille grain (or milgrain) decorates a ring's edges with a continuous row of tiny metal beads — typically 0.2-0.4mm in diameter — creating a vintage textured border that catches light. Specialists apply the beading by hand-engraved knurling tool, taking 1-2 hours per band. Synonymous with Edwardian and Art Deco design. Works in 18kt yellow, white, rose gold, and platinum across solitaire, halo, and three-stone settings.

What exactly is the mille grain setting? It's an excellent method for setting tiny accent diamonds and stones into the engagement ring's shoulder. Here's how it works: a seat is drilled into the metal, and the stone is placed into the recess. At the top of the ring, a grain is raised using a special tool. The setter pushes a tiny raised piece of metal over the top edge of each stone, creating a beaded effect associated with grain work.

The grain setting is favored by those aiming to add sparkle to a ring featuring a colored gemstone as the centerpiece. For instance, with a sapphire or ruby ring, adding smaller accent diamonds can provide a dazzling finishing touch. Alternatively, for a diamond ring, this approach can introduce a splash of color for added interest and style. Overall, it's the perfect way to infuse personality and uniqueness into your ring.

While the grain-set stone is often square-shaped, creativity allows for experimentation with different shapes. However, it's crucial to consider the depth of metal around the stone to ensure ample space for the smaller stones – a detail our experts can assist you with.

Mille Grain is a jewelry technique that creates a textural effect with a closely set line of metal beads, typically used as a border on jewelry edges or bezels. The term "Mille Grain" aptly describes this technique, with 'mille' from the French language meaning a thousand, resembling thousands of tiny beads on a metal precipice or edge.

Originating during the Art Deco era, Mille Grain reached popularity as a common detail on rings and wedding bands. However, its history extends further, with evidence of Mille Grain earrings worn in Asia thousands of years ago.

The Mille Grain adornment is achieved using a knurling or Mille Grain tool, impressed into the metal edge or forming tiny beads soldered to the jewelry. Mille Grain edges showcase exceptional craftsmanship and artistic design, making it a popular choice during the Art Deco period as a romantic gesture.

In contemporary jewelry making, the piece is often designed on a computer and 3D-printed into a jewelry mold, providing a vintage feel to modern pieces while preserving the intricate details of Mille Grain.