If you’re considering a trellis engagement as opposed to the classic prong setting, here’s a quick rundown of the pros and cons:
Pros of Trellis Ring Settings
The trellis ring setting adds an extra touch to a classic prong setting, giving the ring layers of beauty. Enjoy the ring’s view from the side as much as from any angle.
The interwoven prongs hold the diamond more securely, as the prongs support each other. This can keep the diamond safe and secure. Even if one prong gets bent or damaged, it’s still held in position by the other prongs, so you won’t have to worry about the diamond falling off.
They’re a versatile design that can be embellished with gemstones, diamante, metal work and other elements.
While a single diamond trellis engagement ring is the most popular, trellis ring settings work well with multiple center diamonds, including three stone ring settings and five stone ring
Cons of Trellis Ring Settings
While the trellis ring setting is stunning and elegant, it doesn’t provide the same level of security for a diamond as certain other designs including bezel settings and flush settings. Nietemin, it provides an excellent trade-off between durability and beauty.
Cleaning a trellis ring setting can be harder than a typical prong setting as there are more nooks and crannies with this style. Dirt can get lodged in the hidden corners under the diamond and will require a little elbow grease to get out.
Designs can be limited for this setting as it’s only a subset of prong settings. This means that while there are hundreds of prong settings out there, only a few of them will be trellis settings. You’ll have to look harder to find the trellis ring that you’re looking for.