A split shank setting in an engagement ring is going to be describing the band style rather than the center stone prong style.
Engagement ring setting styles chart.
A popular engagement ring style is to mimic a tension style setting like you see above but in fact the diamond or gemstone is set in the band typically as a bezel setting.
This is a very elegant setting style.
Choosing a unique band will allow your ring to stand out even more.
While most gemstones at the time were set in bezels or low on the band with lots of embellishment tiffany was the first to use the prong setting with the aim of displaying more of the diamond and less metal bringing.
Some band styles include.
A cathedral setting adds height to a ring and makes the center stone appear larger.
The most popular engagement ring style in the world the tiffany setting was created and trademarked by tiffany co in 1886.
The cathedral setting uses arches of metal to hold the diamond or gemstone high above the shank.
The shank is the metal band in a ring.
A split shank is when the shank of the rings splits into two and back into one usually towards the bottom.
Besides the common engagement ring settings listed above there are also a variety of band styles.
An engagement ring setting refers to how a ring s main stone is placed or set on the actual band.