What you must know about the bezel setting?

Posted by Geoffreys Diamonds on May 27th, 2021

The bezel setting makes your diamond looks the best

Looking at the diamond jewelry one might think how can one thing look so dazzling. Some might find those diamond masters the show but sorry to burst your bubble; the background setting works towards making the beauty of that stone come out. There are many settings for one to choose from. One of them is the popular bezel setting.

One may wonder, out of all the available settings why are we talking about the Bezel setting. You will know the answer to this in a little while.

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The bezel setting has been in use for a long time. Not just for holding the stones securely on the ring but this setting is also used for pendants, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. To find out more about this setting and how it can beauty your diamond jewelry, you need to read the complete piece.

What is a bezel setting?

There are many ways to hold a gemstone or diamond in a design using specific metal. A bezel setting holds the diamond and gemstone tightly within the jewelry. The setting is known for its sleek and simple design where the metal is made to fit around the stone to enclose it protectively. 

The bezel is known to be one of the oldest types of setting and hence, you can see this setting in most antique-inspired and most antique pieces of jewelry. They are not only easy to create but the designs are quite beautiful to look at. It is for this reason that many jewelers went for this setting.

Today, it is preferred by the people looking for vintage designs giving it a little bit of modern touch. Our ancients used this setting as they were quite easy to make. But now professionals are coming with new designs implementing them to make modern jewelry. With the availability of modern technology, the bezel setting can give contemporary look that is sleek and smooth.

What are the benefits of using a bezel set in diamond jewelry?

When anyone thinks of opting for a particular setting or design they would like to dwell on its benefits more. Here, are a few benefits of the bezel setting that makes it popular among diamond jewelry lovers. Check them out.

This setting provides incredible security to the stone

Whenever we buy jewelry we fear losing the stones. It can happen due to many reasons. If the setting is not proper or excessive use can bring the stones undone. The building up of residue and rough cleaning can cause the jewelry from losing the stone as well. Here is something bezel setting is very good at. It provides security to the stone and that is the main reason people like to go for bezel setting over other settings.

It is a little bit different from the prong setting as it covers the stone completely. The prongs may become loose after a period and the stone can come out loose from it. But the bezel setting does not do that to the diamond.

This setting is known to be more protective than others as it covers more of the diamond than the prongs. Hence, the stones are protected from the drops and bumps and your stone remains protected. Many stones are more fragile than others, such as emerald and this setting is really helpful in securing them in place. Even the tiny ones can be protected using this setting.

The bezel setting makes the gemstone and diamond look bigger and better

Who doesn’t want their stone to look bigger? After all, the bigger the better. A bezel setting is often used for that effect. They can make the gemstone look much bigger. In a bezel setting the gemstone is covered on all sides by the metal. This adds to the visual attractiveness of the stone, especially to the studs, rings that have raised settings, and solitaires in pendants.

Comes in different styles and shapes

If you are looking for different styling options with your bezel setting then you can go for it confidently. The full bezel set is the most common type that encloses the diamond fully. Luckily we also have a partial bezel that does not do so fully but only on the sides of the stone. They are also referred to as open bezel, half bezel, and semi-bezel.

The styles of the bezel changes with different shapes of the stones. You will also find a variety of shapes in the bezel setting. It is unadorned and smooth that gives the jewelry its contemporary look. The setting also gives engravings that look highly detailed giving the diamond jewelry a vintage romantic, or antique look depending upon its design. This makes things easier for the jeweler to a great deal.

They work with all shapes of diamond and other gemstones

People who love experimenting with different shapes of diamond or other gemstones often go for the bezel setting. It goes well with any shape of stone you may desire. Whether it is an emerald, cushion, princess, oval, marquise, Asscher, heart, or pear-shaped stones this setting will go with every shape.

Hides flaw well

Diamonds of lower grade or with flaws can use a bezel setting to hide those smartly. The setting hides the edges of the diamond that hides the flaws very well. In case the diamond has a chipped on the edges the bezel setting can cover it very well. It can also hide or greatly minimize the visibility of any noticeable inclusions. On the whole, it is a great way of hiding certain defects in your stone.

Some common misconceptions

Like any other thing, even a bezel setting has a few misconceptions attached to it. One of them is the fear of making the sparkle of the stone get dull. Yes, indeed, the amount of light entering the stone is less in the bezel setting when compared to the prong setting but it doesn’t make the stone lack brilliance.

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The light rays strike the diamond in abundance through their table that is on top of the stone. It is the poorly formed bezel setting that makes it hard for the stone to refract, reflect, and disperse the light properly. It is so because they cover most of the stone. Otherwise, this setting allows the diamond to shine in its full brilliance. It is for this reason, it is very important to get it done by the experts. That is only possible with the brands.

Cleaning of bezel settings

The bezel setting is often considered one of the easiest of settings. They are also very easy to clean and maintain. The professionals make this setting flush to enclose the diamond securely. If it is not done properly, the dirt may enter the stone and get stuck in between the setting and the stone. This can make it very hard to clean.

There are a few tips to get the jewelry with bezel setting cleaned at home. You need to use lukewarm soapy water. Leave the jewelry in it for a few seconds. With the help of a soft-bristled toothbrush gently start cleaning it. Make sure you do not do so with an uncovered drain of the sink. Any of the stones may come to lose and go down the drain.

Every piece of jewelry should be taken to professionals for regular cleaning, as they will do it the best. For everyday wear ornaments you can get them cleaned once a year. The cleaning of the jewelry will help them shine with more brilliance and look beautiful every time you wear them.

Conclusion

The prongs setting is good but the bezel setting also has its own significance. having your jewelry custom made using this setting as the base will not just protect precious diamonds from getting damaged but also increase their lifeline. Next time when you visit the diamond jewelry stone pay close attention to what setting holds the diamonds protectively. Now you have a new insight that will help you decide the pros and cons of the jewelry you are about to buy.

If you have any more doubts you can visit the jewelry store personally to get a proper idea about this as well as other popular settings for diamond jewelry.