Similar to pavé setting, channel setting involves decorating the band of an engagement ring with smaller diamonds. However, instead of having each stone set into the metal individually, the jeweler creates a groove. The diamonds are placed next to each other in a row within this channel. The final effect has a classic elegance, and the channels of diamonds draw the eye along the ring toward the center stone. Channel setting is also a very secure technique – although this ring style is a little trickier to clean and repair than other designs.