"Tension set diamond rings put focus on the stone..."

Tension set diamond rings seem to have the diamond suspended in mid air allowing light to flow through the diamond...this creates incredible sparkle and focuses all the attention on the diamond. How amazing is that??
It is perfect for diamond engagement rings and will take her breath away.

This is achieved by setting the diamond in a setting that hides as little of the diamond as possible.
Tension isn't really the right technical term to describe this mounting. The ring metal be it gold, platinum or titanium is actually compressed against the diamond.

Tension set rings expose the diamond to damage caused by every day use....as it is not protected by the setting.
Finger size changes with time and this poses a problem.....for as visually stunning as tension set rings are, they are very difficult and costly to resize.

Also the exposed girdle or 'top' of the diamond can get damaged due to everyday use.
Due to the 'springiness' that allows the ring to be tension set, resizing will introduce an area of weakness.....which will make it difficult for the metal to have enough force to hold the diamond in place.
With care, you can keep your floating diamond rings in tip top condition and keep enjoying them for a long time to come.