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Bezel Setting


Vintage hydrogrossular garnet bezel set in a 14K gold textured setting
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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".

Bezel Setting gallery

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