Bezel Setting
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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Bezel settings have a thin layer of metal covering the entire edge of the stone.
Bezel settings are the most secure and also protect gems and diamonds against breakage. Tapered bands with a bezel-set diamond or gem is known as a "Gypsy setting". |