When talking about jewelry the gem-setting is the part of the ring that holds the gemstones in place. There are many different settings that are used in creating rings and one of the most popular is known as the claw setting. As its name suggests the claw uses little claws to hold a stone in place and does so in a secure manner.
Other settings you might not of heard of but which you come upon when looking for a ring are the likes of the gypsy setting which doesn’t use a claw to hold the stone in place and the similar roman setting which is sometimes used with signet rings. The gem-set ring you choose will come down to personal taste, don’t worry too much about the setting if something catches you eye.