Bezel Set Engagement Rings
Your engagement ring is one of the most important purchases you will ever make, so you should consider it very carefully. Bezel set engagement rings are among the most elegant and sophisticated rings you can purchase, and you’ll be sure the precious gemstone on your ring will hardly be damaged or lost.
The bezel setting
An elevated metal collar surrounding a gemstone is a bezel set. After the gemstone is placed in the bezel, the edges of the metal are pressed down over the edges of the stone, creating a rim that holds it securely in place.
A full bezel completely surrounds the stone while partial bezels have cutouts and only cover parts of the edge. The bezel itself may be a simple plain design or may be very intricate. Either way, the bezel can add dramatically to the beauty of the ring.
Bezel setting advantages
One of the main advantages of such an engagement ring setting is that it is great for active people who don’t want to remove their ring every time they do something. In fact, the gemstone is held much more securely than it is with traditional prong settings.
Plus, the bezel setting has no rough or sharp edges, making it a worry-free ring. A bezel setting also protects the gemstone better than a traditional setting. Things like dust, dirt and oil could in the long run damage your stones, but with a good collar this becomes much less of a problem. It will also protect the delicate edges of your gemstones, defending it from scratches and cracks, and making sure they will stay that way.
Bezel set engagement rings – a difficult choice
If you are looking for beautiful bezel set engagement rings then don’t be surprised when you find out how many different styles there are to choose from. This is both an advantage and a curse, as it makes your choice harder.
The simplicity of the basic bezel setting allows for a lot of elegance of design and style. While the most popular shape for a diamond in a bezel setting is round, bezel settings are used in other shapes as well, such as princess and emerald cut shapes.
While full bezel set engagement rings are the most common, half-bezel settings, in which the rim doesn’t go all the way around the diamond, are becoming more and more popular. And the bezel itself can be simple smooth metal or a filigree design or even have accent stones mounted in it.
Bezel settings are even more popular when gemstones other than diamonds are used in engagement rings. This is primarily because of the greater protection afforded by the bezel for softer stones. Other than sapphire and ruby bezel set engagement rings, a charming choice could be an aquamarine bezel set ring, or even an amethyst or a tanzanite ring. Possibilities are really endless.
