
Common settings are prong (metal claws hold the stone), bezel (metal rim wraps the stone edge), pavé (small beads fix small stones) and channel (stones sit in a metal groove). Prong lets light through and looks light; bezel wraps securely for daily wear; pavé arranges small stones finely; channel lines up neatly. Each suits different stone shapes and styles.
Bezel and channel wrap and protect the stone most fully, suiting daily wear and active customers; prong needs periodic checks for loose tips; pavé fine stones should avoid knocks. Rings and bracelets take more friction, so prefer bezel and secure prong; pendants and earrings collide less and can use lighter, more light-catching settings.
Common stones include CZ (high shine, moderate cost), moonstone, agate, garnet, peridot, turquoise and shell. CZ suits sparkle styles; semi-precious stones carry a natural feel. Shapes include round, oval, teardrop, square and marquise, matched to the piece outline; choose stones by hardness and daily wear resistance.
The setting body uses 925 silver; claws, rims and beads must be polished smooth without scratching, and the stone back opened for light. After setting, check the stone sits flush with no loose movement. Finish can be rhodium brightening or oxidation; confirm setting method and stone before production, and approve a sample for bulk orders.
Steady basics are CZ bezel rings and small pavé pieces; keep these in stock, and add semi-precious bezel and prong pieces by season. Daily markets favor secure bezels; styling markets prefer large, light-catching prongs. Our Shenzhen factory supports OEM private label, ODM custom setting, stone type and shape, with small-batch stone silver orders.
Bezel wraps the stone edge with a metal rim for the fullest protection and most secure daily wear; prong holds with claws and needs periodic tip checks, looking brighter and larger but watch for loosening after knocks.
Prefer bezel or channel for daily and active wear with full wrapping protection; pendants and earrings collide less and can use light-catching prongs.
CZ is high shine and cost-effective for sparkle styles; semi-precious stones carry a natural feel, matched to market palette and style, with hardness and wear resistance considered.
Yes, we support OEM private label and ODM custom design; setting method, stone type, shape and craft are confirmed from artwork or sample, with a sample approved before bulk.