Bezel (jewellery) – Harry & Co Jewellery

Definition and Types of Bezel

A bezel is a wider and usually thicker section of the hoop of a ring.
It can contain a gem or a flat surface with an engraved design.
Bezels are commonly worn on the upper or outer side of the finger.
In gem-cutting, bezel refers to the sloping facets that surround the flat table face of a cut stone.
Bezels can also be found on tools, appliances, vehicles, cell phones, and tablets.

Bezel settings are used to hold stones in place with a raised metal rim.
Modern bezel settings use a band of metal with a groove and a flange.
Historic bezel settings often had a hole or slot in the ring with a thin lip to hold the stone.
Bezel settings can also refer to a rotatable rim on a clock or watch.
Other types of bezel settings include swivel bezels and box bezels.

Bezel settings provide better protection for the stone compared to prong settings.
They are less likely to allow the stone to scratch other surfaces.
Bezel settings offer increased security and reduce the risk of the stone being dislodged.
They are commonly used for diamonds and provide a secure fastener.
Flush settings are a variation of bezel settings, extending the top of the diamond above the base.

In modern bezel settings, the bezel is shaped to fit the gem and soldered into place.
Cabochon stones rely on a shallow angle cut into the side of the stone to stay in place.
Clear, faceted stones like diamonds have a shallow groove cut into the bezel itself.
Bezel settings for diamonds are also called rub-over settings.
Flush settings are another variation of bezel settings for diamond rings.

The definition of bezel can be found in the Oxford English Dictionary and Dictionary.com.
The International Gem Society provides information on gemstone facets and terminology.
The British Museum collection database showcases examples of different types of bezels.
Etymonline provides the etymology and meaning of the word 'bezel.'
Additional references and citations can be found in the Wikipedia article on bezel (jewelry).

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Glossary	https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/bezel-jewellery
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezel_(jewellery)
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q33269774
Knowledge Graph	https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/03bzy9t