{"id":27420,"date":"2022-12-14T06:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=27420"},"modified":"2023-04-17T10:14:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T14:14:21","slug":"what-are-semi-mounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/what-are-semi-mounts\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT ARE SEMI-MOUNTS?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"What<\/div>\n

You always see rings listed online and in jewelry catalogs as “semi-mounts<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

What exactly does this mean?<\/h2>\n

\n“Semi-mounts<\/strong>” are a name given towards a mounting that’s only semi-completed<\/strong>. It’s not fully finished. It’s missing the center stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nSo whether you already have a diamond you want to set, want to buy a new diamond<\/strong> (or a bigger one), or even a gemstone like sapphire, ruby, emerald, morganite… these types of mountings are made for customization<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The ring is sold separately.<\/h2>\n

\nLike so…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"Definition<\/p>\n

\nAnd the variety of semi-mountings is endless<\/strong>. Some have diamonds down the side, others are plain. Some are yellow <\/strong>gold, rose <\/strong>gold, white <\/strong>gold, platinum<\/strong>… A mixture of metals. It’s all about what suits you and what strikes your fancy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\"Semi-Mounts<\/p>\n

What’s the purpose of a semi-mount?<\/h2>\n

\nTo design your own ring<\/strong>. You see, when diamonds are pre-set into mountings, it’s hard to visualize what a different shaped stone<\/strong>, or even a bigger or smaller stone would look like in that mounting. Semi-mounts makes it easy<\/strong>. The jeweler can hold a diamond over the mounting (using tweezers<\/strong>), or can actually set it down into the head so you can see what it would really look like. It’s a good way to see if the diamond looks good in the mounting; size, color, does it all balance? You can try different shaped stones; cushion, princess, radiant, round…<\/p>\n

It’s all fun and appealing.<\/h2>\n

\nSemi-mounts allow you to pick and choose<\/strong> what style you like. What quality. What carat weight. It helps you achieve that one-of-a-kind look<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nPlus, semi-mounts do one other thing that’s awesome; you get to focus on the center stone<\/strong>. You can view it up-close and personal. Loose diamonds (versus mounted<\/strong>) allow you see the diamond magnified<\/strong>, under a scope. You can see every detail, every inclusion<\/strong>, every facet and flaw from all sides and angles.<\/p>\n

It’s for the serious buyer.<\/h2>\n

\nThis is crucial to purchase diamonds like this<\/strong> because the diamond isn’t hidden by the mounting. Prongs are not covering up black spots, fractures, lines, clouds, chips…<\/p>\n

\nYou see everything<\/strong>. Plus, you can compare the loose stone to the actual certificate (I recommend GIA or AGS only<\/strong>). Compare the plot to the real stone. Find all the imperfections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It’s amazing.<\/h2>\n

\nYou can get really picky about the exact quality, cut, culet, certificate you want.<\/p>\n

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Semi-mounts are the only way to go.<\/h2>\n

\nAnd the process is simple:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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