Cathedral Setting

A cathedral setting features graceful arches of metal that rise up from the band to hold the center stone, resembling the grand arches of a cathedral.

This classic engagement ring style adds height and elegance while providing strong support for the center diamond. The arching sides create beautiful visual interest from the profile view and allow maximum light to reach the diamond from all angles. Cathedral settings can be subtle with gentle curves or dramatic with high, bold arches.

This setting style works well with most diamond shapes and can be combined with other design elements like pave diamonds or milgrain detailing for added sophistication.