I went a bezel setting for a 3.41 carat spinel centre (rather than a diamond) for my engagement ring with a halo of diamonds. I figured that this would give my spinel a good amount of protection
On my custom engagement ring, they didn’t really take the time to make a true hole to let light through where the cathedral comes up towards the diamond. I suspect partially because it’s takes longer to do it with platinum. When I asked them to clean it up and make a real hole to let light pass, they said light only reflects out of the top of the diamond so it wouldn’t matter. As I suspected more light still = lighter looking diamond even though light does reflect back out the top. Loved the video thanks!
Hi Anna, no you're right having a smaller hole will make the diamond appear darker. Making your ring in platinum has nothing to do with it, this sounds like a lack of knowledge in craftsmanship unfortunately.