Men's Natural Diamond Ring Setting, 14K White Gold

A men's 14K white gold ring setting, its flat face mirror-polished across the whole band, with a small square prong head sitting neatly in the middle, left empty for the center stone you choose. On either side where the face slopes down are six natural diamonds.

No halo, no border around the head — so if you later want to change or upgrade the center stone, the setting doesn't need to be remade.

A mirror-polished face and a square prong head

The face is one continuous flat surface, polished until it reflects like a mirror. This finish is clean and modern, but to say it straight: a mirror polish shows fingerprints and small scratches more clearly than a matte or brushed finish. In return, light scratches polish out easily, losing hardly any gold.

The head holding the center stone is a square prong setting, four post prongs standing upright, set low and neat into the face rather than rising high. So the ring catches less than high-set designs, suiting men who wear it daily and work a lot with their hands.

On either side of the head, the sloping faces down to the band carry six natural diamonds, split evenly between the sides. Just enough to add points of light beside the center stone without competing with it. The lower half of the band is plain and polished, narrowing toward the base so it isn't heavy on the hand.

14K white gold and the center stone

14K gold is harder than higher-karat gold, so it keeps the crisp edges of the flat face and holds the prongs firmly — a sensible choice for a men's ring setting worn daily. White gold is rhodium-plated for a bright white color; this plating wears gradually with use, and when it starts to tint, bring it to the store for re-plating.

The six stones on the beveled sides are natural diamonds. The center stone is yours to choose separately: it can be a natural diamond, or a lab-grown diamond if you want a larger stone within the same budget. The two differ in origin, price and accompanying paperwork, so when ordering, say clearly which you choose.

Care and sizing

Dust and hand cream often collect under the center stone, in the hidden space inside the head. Soaking in warm water with a little dish soap, brushing gently with a soft brush and drying is enough each week. Wipe the mirror-polished face with a soft cloth; avoid dry tissue, which easily leaves fine scratches.

On sizing: this band is moderately wide and thick, fitting tighter than a slim plain ring of the same number, so usually go about half a size up. Measure in the afternoon when your hand is most expanded. Before the center stone is set, resizing is still easy, but once it's set it should be limited — settle the size before setting.

Men's ring advice at Thảo Linh Jewelry

You can try it on in person at the Thảo Linh Jewelry showroom, 120 Pham Thi Tanh, Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, or call 0945 006 001 for sizing advice and help choosing a center stone to suit this ring setting.