What is a ‘Trellis’ setting?
A trellis setting provides a framework and support for gemstones, typically found in engagement ring designs. Some trellis settings overlap, while others adjoin at the base of the setting to rise and support either diamonds, gemstones or both.
Trellis style settings appear in solitaire, three stone and multiple gemstone ring designs.
Solitaire trellis settings make a popular alternative to traditional Tiffany-style settings. It has become a popular design for solitaire engagement rings, designed for many diamond shapes. One of the original forerunners for this design was the Lucida engagement ring from Tiffany and Co.
Pippa represents the perfect trellis setting for a solitaire diamond.
Princess cut trellis settings
The Lucia engagement ring is a Princess trellis setting. Sweeping claws cross to form the basis of this simple design. You will note that most trellis engagement rings include a small bar of metal bridging the claws. This under-bezel adds support. This ensures claws do not bend unnecessarily. Rigidity gives greater security to the diamond.
If you prefer no under-bezel then expect heavier claws for greater strength. This can be seen in the Antonia engagement ring design. It has an entirely open setting to reveal the side of the diamond.
The Lucia ring design perfects the trellis design for a square diamond
Three stone trellis engagement rings
Perhaps your quest is for a single stone (also referred to as solitaire) or a three-stone trellis setting. Or, maybe even a 5 stone trellis style. There are so many styles available supporting a wide range of diamond sizes. For example, the Brooklyn 3-stone Trellis setting is popular for those people seeking a Trilogy ring design.
Brooklyn features a Trilogy design with a trellis woven setting.
5 stone trellis engagement ring settings
Very few trellis settings rival the Cersei 5 stone trellis ring design. This unique trellis engagement ring setting graduates diamond sizes from the centre stone to the outer diamonds. In fact, each claw crosses the next with dramatic beauty.
The final single claw above each tapering shoulder draws the eye to the smallest diamond. As a result, the ring makes a spectacular statement. In fact, the Cersei design is one of my personal favourite styles available in a wide range of options.
The Cersei 5-stone graduated ring features a graduated set of diamonds above a trellis setting.
Bespoke trellis settings for engagement rings
On many occasions, we design, craft and create bespoke ring designs for a variety of gemstones. Trellis designs work effectively for single-stone rings and for multi-stone ring designs.
In the following example, we created a unique trellis setting with a supporting framework of Platinum claws. At the heart of this ring, a 2.71 carat blue sapphire stands out above 0.60 carats of sparkling white round brilliant-cut diamonds.
About Mark Johnson
My name is Mark and I'm founder at Serendipity Diamonds. By day you'll find me working in our showroom—in a variety of roles. My work (which I love) ranges from photographing jewellery, to writing blog posts and helping clients with my colleagues Drina, Emily and Debbie.
