Bezel set engagement rings, called so because of the setting style used to hold the hub stone. It has are a unique class of settings that brings an incredible versatility in design and excellent wearability.
This unique setting has the diamond dug into the metal. The girdle of the stone sits on a lower lip that is located inside the cavity that has been void out to fit the stone. Once the stone is in place, the setter lays in a very thin layer of metal that partly cover the upper side of the stone’s girdle, thus holding the stone in place.
Bezel set engagement rings is adaptable to all the types of ring and hence it is very versatile in design. In appearance, these rings can be classic, modern, antique, elaborate, ornate, plain, contemporary, retro, and more. It has the special property of visualizing the variety of styles such as halo, pave, split shank, simple solitaire, and it also includes half-moon bezel settings.
In addition to this style’s versatility, it is more beneficial to the wearer. With a low outline and no prongs, bezel set engagement rings do not have matter subject with catching on clothing, gloves, sweaters, etc. In particular these types of settings can be fruitful for women who work in fields that require gloves, such as the medical and scientific communities. Bezel set engagement ring tend to be wider and of a lower outline, making them ideal for active folks who are hard on their jewelry. Your ring is secured with this setting because the stone is almost impossible to knock loose.
It is important that you need to have a well cut center stone as it is the base for your ring setting. A badly cut center stone will appear fairly dead and dark when set in a bezel set engagement ring. A badly cut stone can be made to look “a little” lighter, not more brilliant, by being set in prongs, but this is more of an delusion caused by the extra light around the stone. When you set a stone down in a bezel, though, you cannot “false it”; the stone will appear very dark unless it can reflect the major, if not all, of the light entering it from the top. This is a visual trait called light return, and while a very few diamond experts in the industry are well-versed in this; careful diamond research can help you appreciate what to look for.
If you are looking for an exclusive, unique, durable, and versatile setting, you should definitely consider bezel set engagement rings!
