Tension Engagement Rings

Tension engagement rings have an ethereal look because of how the center diamond is set in place between metals. The diamond stone is compressed by the metal bands from both sides leaving the appearance of the diamond setting suspended in mid air. Tension rings were invented in the 1960s but did not become a mainstream engagement ring setting technique until the 1990s when jewelers were able to figure out a way to make the quality at par with existing setting styles. Imagination, creativity, skill and precision are required to produce a tension engagement ring because without the knowledge of executing the right setting technique, a precious diamond may unsecure itself from the band.