When the Tiffany setting was first introduced in 1886, it quickly revolutionized the industry and became the most popular engagement ring design that consumers buy. This was due to its simplicity and incredibly well engineered 6-prong mounting. Today, the Tiffany setting has become a generic term for any simple, solitaire 6 prong setting. In fact, […]
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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“It’s a great time to be looking at gold for a hedge.”– Joe Elkjer, Precious Metals Advisor
The endless barrage of soaring inflation, skyrocketing living costs, constant supply chain delays, and other economic issues is pushing more and more investors toward gold. Retail investors, institutions, and central banks are relying on the wealth protection offered by gold to weather the storm for the foreseeable future.
However, this recent move to gold has left many investors with questions about how to most effectively use gold as economic circumstances worsen. Watch the video to hear what Sr. Precious Metals Advisors Steve Rand and Joe Elkjer recommend for investors during these uncertain times.
A common instinct among new gold and silver investors is to use these precious metals as an alternative to fiat currency. The thought process is that purchasing goods and services with a more secure asset when compared to USD will provide more buying power and stability.
While this line of thinking makes sense at first blush, the economic situation isn’t that bad yet. There is an imaginable scenario in which using gold as a method of exchange would make sense, but that’s not the most effective way to hedge against inflation right now.
The most probable outcome is that gold and silver prices move upward as inflation and living costs increase. This relationship has been demonstrated time and time again over the centuries. We only have to look back at the two most recent periods of inflation in the 1980s and 2010s to see how precious metal values soared as the economy fell.
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The effective way to use gold during economic instability is to take advantage of this phenomenon. Buying gold before it breaks out to new highs allows you to sell at a higher value in the future. Those gains can help offset the increased living costs resulting from inflation. It’s all about protecting the value of your wealth through the inevitable economic ups and downs.
“History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”– Mark Twain
Economic events never repeat themselves, although they often rhyme. If the economy’s previous experiences with traumatic levels of inflation have taught us anything, it’s that higher inflation translates into larger gains in gold and silver prices. Experts are expecting a big boom in gold prices based on what we’re currently experiencing in terms of inflation.
A new Consumer Price Index report was just released revealing that inflation jumped a shocking 9.1% in June. The average American is reeling from the effects at the pump, the supermarket, the big box store, and everywhere in between. The historical analysis would suggest that it’s only a matter of time before the seesaw dynamic pushes gold prices to higher levels.
The undulations in the economy are unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean the tops and bottoms are predictable. It’s impossible to time the market correctly which is why smart investors simply buy gold and wait instead of waiting to buy gold.
Fortunately, now is a fantastic opportunity to diversify your portfolio or scoop up some more gold. Take advantage of the US dollar’s temporary strength to get more bang for your buck. You can get a FREE COPY of our popular Precious Metals Investment Guide to get started in the right direction.
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YahooFinance-Bloomberg/Michael Mackenzie and Elizabeth Stanton/7-12-2022
“So-called inversions of the yield curve — in which longer-term rates fall below those on shorter-dated maturities — are regarded as a potential harbinger of an economic slowdown that could eventually result in rate cuts. The spread between 2- and 10-year Treasuries inverted briefly in 2019 and again in April 2022.”
USAGOLD note: The inversions that stick around for a while are cause for worry, as shown in the chart below. The markets will be watching closely to see if this one persists. One analyst quoted in this article says it will because of the Fed’s stated determination to raise rates until inflation slows.
Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve [FRED]
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MarketWatch/Barbara Kollmeyer/7-12-2022
“I think this buy-the-dip mentality has just been so deeply ingrained, I think by the time this bear market has run its course, people will have sworn off stocks for another generation…but that will be the buying opportunity.” – Simon Ree, Tao of Trading
USAGOLD note: The storm will rage for some time until a preponderance of investors come to that conclusion, but once they do, it tends to stick for the duration. Many of those same investors ultimately become gold owners to provide some peace of mind.
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