Robinson's Jewelers Blog / tension setting

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A collage featuring three distinct ring settings: a classic diamond solitaire in a prong setting, a sleek modern ring in a bezel setting, and a contemporary diamond ring in a tension setting, all displayed against a neutral background.

The Ultimate Guide to Ring Settings: Prong, Bezel, Tension, and Which is Right for Your Lifestyle (A Totally Unscientific, Super-Fun Quiz Included!)

Maya Thompson Posted on February 23 2026
Let’s be honest, picking out a ring setting can feel a bit like trying to assemble IKEA...
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Close-up side view of a stunning tension-set engagement ring with a brilliant round diamond appearing to float magically between two sleek metal bands.

What Is a "Tension" Setting & Can It Really Hold a Diamond?

Maya Thompson Posted on February 14 2026
So, you're ring shopping and you see it: a diamond that looks like it's magically suspe...
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A stunning close-up of a modernist tension set diamond ring, showing the gemstone magically suspended between two ends of a sleek metal band.

The Forgotten Art of the Tension Setting in Modernist Rings: Where Magic Meets Metal

Maya Thompson Posted on December 07 2025
You’ve seen the classic prong setting a million times. It’s the reliable, slightly over...
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Close up view of a stunning tension set diamond ring creating the illusion of a floating gemstone

"Tension Setting" Explained: The Illusion of a Floating Gemstone - Modern Magic or Engineering Marvel?

Maya Thompson Posted on November 26 2025
Ever seen a ring that made you do a double-take because the diamond appears to be magic...
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