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Learn about Open Tip Settings

  • A version of the all around setting.
  • A safer setting
  • The tip of the diamond or gemstone is visible.

General Information on Open Tip Settings

An open tip setting is a version of the all around setting. Like the all around setting, a lip of metal holds your diamond or gemstone in place all the way around the stone, but unlike the all around setting, the tip at the bottom of the stone is visible from the side.

This is a great setting if you are looking for the safety of an all around setting but want a degree of 'openness' to your design.

There is an advantage with the open tip setting which is that the shape of the design can often be made such that an unshaped wedding band can be fitted under the diamond, removing the need for a shaped wedding band.

In our experience, open tip settings tend to work best for larger stones, especially diamonds, where there is sufficient diamond to be seen from the side.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange a design consultation.