Tall Engagement Ring Settings – High Settings for Diamond Rings

Calla, shown here in all 18ct Yellow Gold

High engagement rings featuring tall settings

If you are looking for a high-set engagement ring with a tall setting, we carry an incredible selection within our showroom and online collection of engagement rings.

Whether you’re looking for a tall solitaire engagement ring or a diamond cluster ring with exceptional height, our team provide dedicated service to guarantee the perfect ring style.

Designs include styles such as the “Flute” solitaire design, as shown in our video below.

In addition, we create all of our ring styles as finished ring mounts, set with your own diamond or gemstone. In fact, this service remains extremely popular for moving diamonds and gemstones from old to new ring mounts.

Why choose a tall engagement ring setting?

The first reason for choosing a tall-set engagement ring is the desire to show off your rock. For this reason, many clients love the look achieved with Tiffany-style rings with simple claws reaching out with a mesmerizing brilliant-cut diamond.

Other buyers choose a tall setting out of necessity. To explain, many coloured gemstones are cut very deeply—far deeper than most diamonds. As a result, a tall setting allows enough depth for the underside of the gemstone.

Solitaire design photographed from the Serendipity Diamonds showroom collection (enquire for details)

What is the average height for an engagement ring setting?

The average height of an engagement ring setting is approximately 5.5mm. This measurement is taken from where the setting touches the finger—measured to the tip of the claw.

Larger diamonds have more depth and require taller settings. An increase in the carat weight of any diamond results in an increase in both diameter and depth for the diamond. Refer to any diamond size chart to see the relationship between carat weight and physical size.

Prominent Tiffany Ring Styles

Many ring styles strike an excellent balance between design and height. A perfect example has to be the Tiffany-inspired design shown below.

Our video shows the Kensington ring design—elegant and simply styled with an iconic 4-claw Tiffany style setting. Our example features a 1-carat lab-grown diamond priced close to £2000 for the Platinum finished ring.  

High engagement ring settings vs low engagement ring settings

There are pros and cons to both low and high-engagement ring settings. High settings benefit from greater visibility.

At the same time, high settings can be vulnerable to damage. For this reason, for this reason, we recommend striking a balance between height and practicality so that your ring is suitable for daily wear.

Do tall engagement rings require a deep wedding ring?

Most high ring settings allow a straight band to sit flush with the engagement ring. In contrast, other ring styles demand a shaped wedding ring.

We also refer to wedding-ring-friendly designs as ‘Wedfit’. Lifting the setting onto the band allows a regular straight wedding ring to sit neatly alongside.

Taller twist engagement rings

For a variation to the tall solitaire, try the Juliana design. The twist design features fine claws rising from intricate diamond shoulders. Without being excessively tall, the Juliana design lifts the diamond beautifully. Furthermore, most of the diamond is exposed—allowing light to flood through the stone.

What do you do if you cannot find a high enough ring setting?

If your gemstone is too large or other settings appear too low, then we provide a bespoke design service.

You can specify the exact height your ring needs through our custom-made engagement ring service.

Working with CAD design, we create the ring of your dreams at the height of your choice. Most importantly, we provide detailed photo-realistic CAD sketches of your ring before any work commences. This way, you can judge both height and proportions based on your stone size.

Contact us for more help or information on creating the tallest setting, the shortest setting, or somewhere in between.

More information on setting styles

For more information on setting styles, don’t forget to view examples of different styles on our education page. On this page, we cover most of the various ring settings available for jewellery.