| Baguette – |
This refers to a rectangular-shaped small diamond that is often used to enhance the setting of a larger stone. |
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| Bezel setting – |
A diamond is completely surrounded by a precious metal border in this setting technique that resembles a picture frame. |
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| Channel setting – |
Popular for mounting rows of small, uniformly-sized stones, this setting technique uses two strips of metal to hold the stones at the sides. Used for round, baguette and square-cut stones, the channel setting resembles two railroad tracks with the diamonds in the center. |
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| Fancy cut – |
A diamond cut in any shape other than round. Fancy cuts include such shapes as baguette, emerald, triangle, pear, princess, oval and marquise. |
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| Pavé setting – |
A setting technique for small diamonds in which the stones are set so closely together that no metal shows. A pavé surface appears to be paved with diamonds. |
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| Solitaire – |
The mounting of a single gemstone. |
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| Tiffany setting – |
A four- or six-prong setting using long, slender prongs to hold the stone. |
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