Bezel Set Engagement Rings: 2012 Collection - Diamond Settings

2012 Collection · Engagement Rings by Emma Parker & Co.

$1866.60	$2138.60	$1499.40	$1085.01
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Bezel set engagement rings, named such because of the setting style used to hold the center stone, are a unique breed of settings that bring tremendous versatility in design and excellent wearability to their owner.

Bezel settings are a style of setting in which the diamond is recessed into the metal. The girdle of the stone sits on a lower lip that is situated inside the cavity that has been hollowed out to fit the stone. Once the stone is in place, the setter lays in a very thin layer of metal that overlaps the upper side of the stone's girdle, thereby holding the stone in place.

Bezel set engagement rings are very versatile in design. In appearance, these rings can be classic, modern, antique, ornate, plain, contemporary, retro, and more. They can also display a variety of visual styles such as halo, pave, split shank, simple solitaire, and more. There are even variations, such as half-moon bezel settings.

In addition to this style's versatility, it brings many benefits to the wearer. With a low profile and no prongs, bezel set engagement rings do not have issues with catching on clothing, gloves, sweaters, etc. These styles are very popular with women who work in fields that require gloves, such as the medical and scientific communities. Bezel set engagement rings tend to be wider and of a lower profile, making them ideal for active individuals who are hard on their jewelry. In addition, this setting style is very secure for the center stone, since the stone is virtually impossible to knock loose.

One thing to watch for with bezel set engagement rings is that you need to focus on getting a well-cut center stone. A poorly cut center stone will appear quite dead and dark when set in a bezel set engagement ring. A poorly cut stone can be made to look "a little" lighter, not more brilliant, by being set in prongs, but this is more of an illusion caused by the extra light around the stone. When you set a stone down in a bezel, however, you cannot "fake it"; the stone will appear very dark unless it can reflect the majority, if not all, of the light entering it from the top. This is a visual feature called light return, and while few diamond experts in the industry are well-versed in this, careful diamond research (such as with our Diamond Tutorial) can help you understand what to look for.

If you are looking for a unique, durable, and versatile setting, you should definitely consider bezel set engagement rings!