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Reviving the Exquisite Prong Setting: BAUNAT's Diamond Secret

If your heart is set on a captivating engagement ring that's flawlessly tailored for you, look no further than our solitaire engagement ring featuring a single, naturally brilliant diamond. Representing the epitome of Antwerp's handcrafted jewellery legacy, the prong setting is a sophisticated choice. In this post, we delve into the allure of the prong setting, shedding light on its unique intricacies and enduring appeal. 

 

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What Makes Prong Settings the Secret to Stunning Diamond Jewelry?

Looking for a setting that maximizes your diamond's brilliance? The prong (or claw) setting represents the pinnacle of Antwerp's handcrafted jewelry tradition and remains BAUNAT's preferred choice for showcasing diamonds. This elegant setting uses delicate clamps to secure the diamond while allowing maximum light exposure and reflection, dramatically enhancing the stone's natural sparkle.

Beyond engagement rings, BAUNAT incorporates prong settings in diamond earrings and pendant necklaces, creating versatile pieces that capture attention. To maintain your prong-set jewelry's brilliance, regular professional checks are essential, along with gentle cleaning using lukewarm water with mild detergent and a soft toothbrush. Avoid household cleaners that might damage your precious investment.

While prong settings brilliantly highlight diamonds, BAUNAT offers various alternative settings to match your personal style.

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Unveiling the Prong Setting: A Diamond's Best Friend

White gold solitaire pendant with diamond in prong setting - BAUNAT
The prong setting, also known as the claw setting, perfectly embodies the philosophy of BAUNAT's handcrafted jewellery. At its core, it encapsulates the serene union of natural diamonds and innovative designs. The claws, or prongs, act as delicate clamps holding the diamond in place, allowing for variations in width and tip shape, that reflect the uniqueness of the wearer.  ​

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Prong Setting: The Unrivaled Beauty and Beyond

Engagement ring in red gold with pear-shaped diamond
The beauty of a prong-set diamond engagement ring isn't merely skin deep. With the entire diamond on show, the prong setting allows for optimal light reflection, significantly highlighting the natural brilliance of the diamond.

Explore the BAUNAT solitaire ring collection

Our prong setting doesn't just perform magic with engagement rings, but also captivates in our collection of solitaire diamond earrings and the pendants on our gold necklaces.  

Maintaining the Sparkle: Caring for Your Prong Setting

To keep your jewellery in optimal condition, regular professional checks are recommended. Additionally, periodic cleaning will ensure the exposed diamond stays sparkling clean. Simply soak your prong-set ring in a solution of lukewarm water with a drop of detergent or ammonia, gently brushing with a soft toothbrush. We strongly advise against using household cleaners as many contain chemicals that could potentially harm your jewellery.

Entrust your jewellery maintenance tasks to a BAUNAT professional. 

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Exploring Beyond the Prong Setting

While the prong setting undoubtedly enhances a diamond's natural beauty, other unique settings can leave an equally lasting impression. To explore alternative diamond settings suitable for your engagement ring, delve into our expertly curated blog.

  • Stefaan Mouradian & Steven Boelens

  • Founders of BAUNAT

  • Stefaan Mouradian

    Stefaan is Co-Founder of BAUNAT, Managing Director and President of the Board. He combines two master’s degrees (Business Administration and Economics) with a broad knowledge of the global business world. Stefaan has held various management positions in the banking & finance industry and was also for many years strategic advisor in the international diamond and jewellery industry. As a real entrepreneur he is savvy in a large variety of domains like E-commerce, finance, legal, real estate, strategy, marketing, management, and of course diamonds.

    Professional timeline & industry work

    Stefaan Mouradian started his career after completing studies in Business Administration and Economics, initially working in banking and finance before moving into the diamond and jewellery sector. He held senior management and advisory roles across retail, trading and manufacturing, and later co-founded BAUNAT, where he is Managing Director and President of the Board. His experience covers e-commerce development, finance and operations, which helped shape BAUNAT’s vertically integrated model.

    Traceability and authentication initiatives

    In recent years Mouradian has taken part in industry projects that address diamond traceability and mounted-stone authentication. He has been involved with initiatives such as Spacecode, JewelMatch and DiamondMatch, each aimed at linking documentation and provenance to individual stones or mounted jewels. Spacecode works with secure identifiers connected to a stone’s report and supply records; JewelMatch focuses on attaching documentation to the physical mounted piece; DiamondMatch aims to improve interoperability between grading and tracking systems. Mouradian’s contributions range from advisory input to promoting practical tools that make provenance data usable for retailers and end customers. In a LinkedIn post he highlighted the need for verifiable mounted-stone authentication as a way to strengthen consumer confidence in diamond provenance.

    Recognitions and public mentions

    Mouradian has appeared in industry press and on panels discussing e-commerce, sourcing and certification. Those appearances reflect ongoing engagement with provenance, standards and the practical application of traceability technologies.

    Steven Boelens

    Steven Boelens is the Co-Founder of BAUNAT and Executive Board Member. His extensive experience as a diamond broker, marketing manager and co-founder of multiple companies make him a true master when it comes to diamonds and diamond jewellery. In addition to his experience, Steven is a HRD graduate in polished and rough diamonds which he completed in Antwerp. He got to know the fundamentals of business at the Vlerick Business School and at Ghent University where he got his master’s degrees.

    About Baunat Group

    Baunat Group is a privately held jewellery and diamond group that brings several complementary brands together under one strategic umbrella. The company’s mission is to combine high-quality craftsmanship with a model it calls Smart Luxury, offering premium pieces while keeping direct access for clients through both online and showroom channels. Design, manufacturing and retail are integrated, with attention to provenance and consistent quality.

    The Group’s brand architecture includes three distinct labels, each with a clear market role. BAUNAT focuses on natural diamond jewellery handcrafted in Antwerp and sold through the Group’s web shop and showrooms. VALQUÈRE is positioned around laboratory-grown diamonds and contemporary design, for clients seeking a different value proposition. BNT Diamonds handles sourcing and investment-grade natural stones, supporting the Group’s supply chain and serving partners and customers who require certified natural diamonds.

    Antwerp-based craftsmanship is central to the Group’s approach, with key design and finishing stages carried out in its ateliers. The company follows recognised due diligence frameworks for sourcing and pursues traceability and conflict-free practices across its supply chain. Operationally, this means in-house cutting and setting combined with documented procedures that support provenance and customer reassurance.

    Leadership context

    Co-founders Stefaan Mouradian and Steven Boelens direct the Group’s commercial and strategic agenda. Their roles in building and scaling the business explain why an author page for them also functions as a concise introduction to Baunat Group’s brands, market positioning and operational focus.

Stefaan Mouradian

Stefaan is Co-Founder of BAUNAT, Managing Director and President of the Board. He combines two master’s degrees (Business Administration and Economics) with a broad knowledge of the global business world. Stefaan has held various management positions in the banking & finance industry and was also for many years strategic advisor in the international diamond and jewellery industry. As a real entrepreneur he is savvy in a large variety of domains like E-commerce, finance, legal, real estate, strategy, marketing, management, and of course diamonds.

Professional timeline & industry work

Stefaan Mouradian started his career after completing studies in Business Administration and Economics, initially working in banking and finance before moving into the diamond and jewellery sector. He held senior management and advisory roles across retail, trading and manufacturing, and later co-founded BAUNAT, where he is Managing Director and President of the Board. His experience covers e-commerce development, finance and operations, which helped shape BAUNAT’s vertically integrated model.

Traceability and authentication initiatives

In recent years Mouradian has taken part in industry projects that address diamond traceability and mounted-stone authentication. He has been involved with initiatives such as Spacecode, JewelMatch and DiamondMatch, each aimed at linking documentation and provenance to individual stones or mounted jewels. Spacecode works with secure identifiers connected to a stone’s report and supply records; JewelMatch focuses on attaching documentation to the physical mounted piece; DiamondMatch aims to improve interoperability between grading and tracking systems. Mouradian’s contributions range from advisory input to promoting practical tools that make provenance data usable for retailers and end customers. In a LinkedIn post he highlighted the need for verifiable mounted-stone authentication as a way to strengthen consumer confidence in diamond provenance.

Recognitions and public mentions

Mouradian has appeared in industry press and on panels discussing e-commerce, sourcing and certification. Those appearances reflect ongoing engagement with provenance, standards and the practical application of traceability technologies.

Steven Boelens

Steven Boelens is the Co-Founder of BAUNAT and Executive Board Member. His extensive experience as a diamond broker, marketing manager and co-founder of multiple companies make him a true master when it comes to diamonds and diamond jewellery. In addition to his experience, Steven is a HRD graduate in polished and rough diamonds which he completed in Antwerp. He got to know the fundamentals of business at the Vlerick Business School and at Ghent University where he got his master’s degrees.

About Baunat Group

Baunat Group is a privately held jewellery and diamond group that brings several complementary brands together under one strategic umbrella. The company’s mission is to combine high-quality craftsmanship with a model it calls Smart Luxury, offering premium pieces while keeping direct access for clients through both online and showroom channels. Design, manufacturing and retail are integrated, with attention to provenance and consistent quality.

The Group’s brand architecture includes three distinct labels, each with a clear market role. BAUNAT focuses on natural diamond jewellery handcrafted in Antwerp and sold through the Group’s web shop and showrooms. VALQUÈRE is positioned around laboratory-grown diamonds and contemporary design, for clients seeking a different value proposition. BNT Diamonds handles sourcing and investment-grade natural stones, supporting the Group’s supply chain and serving partners and customers who require certified natural diamonds.

Antwerp-based craftsmanship is central to the Group’s approach, with key design and finishing stages carried out in its ateliers. The company follows recognised due diligence frameworks for sourcing and pursues traceability and conflict-free practices across its supply chain. Operationally, this means in-house cutting and setting combined with documented procedures that support provenance and customer reassurance.

Leadership context

Co-founders Stefaan Mouradian and Steven Boelens direct the Group’s commercial and strategic agenda. Their roles in building and scaling the business explain why an author page for them also functions as a concise introduction to Baunat Group’s brands, market positioning and operational focus.