Bead-setting Diamonds in a Platinum Ring Shank

Quality Assurance Benchmarks highlight workmanship of semi-finished and finished jewelry. Learn how to evaluate the quality of a bead-set diamonds in the shank of a platinum ring.

Close-up perspective view of a section of the shank of a platinum solitaire, featuring diamonds set in a bead-style prong setting. The top of the setting is visible.

Diamonds are equally spaced approximately 0.10 mm apart.

Bead prongs are proportionally sized, consistently rounded, and smooth so the ring is comfortable to wear.

Shank thickness is substantial enough to support the bead-set diamonds securely for normal wear.

To maintain shank strength, there are no openings or drill holes beneath the settings. The bearings support the diamonds above the shank surface to allow for easier cleaning.

Perspective view of a platinum solitaire ring, featuring diamonds in the shank set in a bead-style prong setting

If the ring has been properly sized, the shank should be round and the stones tight and secure.

Shank thickness is substantial enough to support bead-style settings securely during normal wear

Shank thickness is substantial enough to support the bead-set diamonds securely during normal wear.

Close-up side view of a section of the shank of a platinum solitaire, featuring diamonds set in a bead-style prong setting. The side of the setting is visible.

Bead contact on crowns ranges between 30 and 40%, and beads – even split beads – are ample enough for proper setting and stone security.

Each bearing is precisely fitted to the stone size, and diamonds are seated securely.

Best Practices for Platinum Rings with Diamonds Set in the Shank

When jewelry fails during normal wear, it could have been made incorrectly, or mishandled after manufacturing. Sharing best practices for platinum rings will give your customers greater confidence in the quality and value of the pieces they buy.

Perspective view of a platinum ring, featuring a sapphire center stone flanked by diamonds and diamonds set in the shank

It shouldn’t be difficult, costly, or time consuming to maintain or alter a ring.

Shanks shouldn’t go out of round during vigorous physical activity.

The small diamond setting in this shank is a different style than the ring shown above, but follows the same criteria for precise bearings, shank thickness and amount of platinum covering the stones.

Jeffrey Mathews of John T. Haynes, Inc., Dallas, TX handmade this 950 platinum ruthenium ring with a sapphire and diamonds