A metal rim gently secures a gemstone in place by the girdle. The bezel setting guards the gem from damage, yet does not block light from creating brilliance.
A way of securing a stone with a thin band of metal around the edge. It can be imitated with a thin snake of clay.
A gold tube that a gemstone is set in. Bezel setting is also the art of setting gemstones in a bezel. The outer rim of a bezel is burnished, or bent over and smoothed out around the girdle of a gemstone. A bezel setting is an extremely secure one. Sometimes, a white gold bezel can actually make a diamond look larger because the color of the metal blends with the diamond.
metal flanges holding a rhinestone or other stone in place securely. The whole stone is enclosed by a strip of metal with the flanges or prongs folded over the stone.
A diamond that is completely surrounded by a metal. A semi Bezel Setting is a diamond that is only partially surrounded by the metal setting.
a collar of precious metal that wraps around the diamond
a setting style where the diamond
a technique of setting a stone in jewelry
a way of setting a stone in which a band of metal around the outside of the stone holds the stone
A diamond is completely surrounded by a precious metal border in this setting technique that resembles a picture frame.
In a bezel setting, a rim holds the stone, surrounding it completely. Bezels can have straight or scalloped edges, and they can be molded into any shape to accommodate the stone.
A method of setting gemstones in which the stone is held in the mounting by a narrow band of metal, which surrounds the girdle (outside perimeter) of the stone. The metal at the top of the groove is then burnished over the edge of the mounted item to hold it, forming a setting.
(BEE-zuhl) A type of ring setting in which metal completely encases the outer edges of the stone.
With a bezel setting, a rim holds the stone and completely surrounds the gem. Bezels can have straight edges, scalloped edges, or can be molded into any shape to accommodate the stone. Click here to learn about jewelry settings.
A metal rim holds the diamond in place by its girdle.
A bezel setting is a way of setting a stone in which the stone is held by a band of metal around the outside of the stone.
A collar of precious metal that supports a gemstone in place. A half-bezel setting supports the gemstone on two sides, instead of all the way around.
A setting in which a strip of the metal is shaped over the edge of the stone to secure it. May be used with a channel setting.
A "Bezel" setting is a crafted diskette of metal that holds the gemstone by its girdle to the ring, securely encircling the entire circumference of the gem. Variations of the "Bezel" setting are the "Flush" and "Gypsy" settings.
A style of setting which encloses the girdle of a stone. A stone is placed into a tube, the top of which is then hammered over the girdle completely encircling and securing it.
Holds a diamond or gemstone in place at the girdle by a thin strip of metal that is soldered onto the band. The bezel setting can either create a smooth, flush, appearance, or leave the gem's crown exposed for extra drama. The bezel is also designed to allow maximum light shine through the stone from the bottom, so you get the most protection while still showcasing the brilliance of the stone.
