Tension Setting

Tension setting is a technique used to set a jewel in a band which results in a stunningly unique ring. While it is not a new method, jewelers have perfected it in recent years and more stores are offering these eye-catching rings.

Traditional rings have stones which are held in place with the use of prongs. While prongs are an overall effective way to secure the stones, they have been known to bend and break. Additionally, they block the stone, limiting the amount of light which can shine through. With tension setting, the gemstone is held between the two edges of the band. The band acts like a spring and applies extreme pressure to keep the stone from slipping. The result is a stone that is suspended, seemingly in midair, giving it an almost magical look. Without prongs to block the flow of light, the jewel has a more dazzling brilliance.

Due to the process of tension setting, each band has to be custom made for the specific finger it is meant to be worn on. Once completed, the rings cannot be resized. This also gives the buyer the opportunity to customize the ring to truly reflect their own personal taste and style.

Titanium Style is an Ohio based jeweler which specializes in the design and creation of custom titanium and tungsten jewelry. As those metals are more ideal for tension setting due to their being stronger than a traditional yellow gold, they fill many orders for tension set rings. They specifically recommend the especially hard Airspace Titanium (Ti-662) for tension set rings as it is the strongest grade of titanium available.

Once a customer has selected their gemstone to be set in the band, they can then consider the variety of other options to be incorporated into their custom band. They can start by adding an inlay of another metal, if desired. Many like the bold look achieved by adding an inner band of a contrasting metal, such as yellow or rose gold. The bright yellow or soft pink against the rich, deep silver of the titanium makes a stunning statement. The inlay can be raised up, slightly higher than the rest of the band, or can be set deeper, creating a channel. From there, the customer can decide on whether or not to add grooves, what type of edge they prefer. Even the choice of finish can change the look of the ring. There are so many different combinations, each ring is truly unique.

All of Titanium Style’s rings are hallmarked with their grade of titanium and karat mark, guaranteeing the purity of the metals which were used in their making. All of Titanium Style’s jewelry also comes with a Life Warranty against any manufacturer or material defects for the protection of the buyer. Tension setting a ring properly results in a stunning piece which will last a lifetime.