Two engagement rings can hold the same diamond shape and still look noticeably different on the hand. One reason sits right against the center stone: the number and arrangement of the prongs.

Ritani gives that detail unusual range. Its current engagement-ring collection can be filtered by four-, six-, eight-, and double-prong settings, with designs ranging from spare solitaires to diamond-set rings where the head becomes part of the decoration. Looking closely at the metal around the center can quickly separate settings that otherwise appear similar.

Four Prongs Leave More of the Diamond Outline Open

The Teya Four-Prong Solitaire shows the cleanest side of the comparison. Its four-prong head and slender band put relatively little metal around the center, allowing the diamond’s outline to remain prominent.