Bezel Engagement Rings

Bezel Set Diamond Rings

Instead of prongs holding your diamond, bezel settings use a thin rim of metal that goes around the stone. It's like putting your diamond in a little metal picture frame. Old technique but it looks super modern now.

Why Go with a Bezel

Your diamond basically can't fall out. The metal wraps around it completely, so even if you whack your hand on something, the stone stays put. Great if you're rough on jewelry or just paranoid about losing expensive things.

Plus they're sleek. No pointy prongs catching on sweaters or getting bent. Everything sits nice and flat.

Different Bezel Options

Full Bezel

Metal circles the entire diamond. Maximum protection, very clean look. Rounds work best but other shapes can work too.

Partial Bezel

Metal only goes partway around, usually covering the sides. You get most of the protection but more sparkle shows through.

Double Bezel

Two diamonds side by side, each in its own bezel frame. They can match or be different shapes - looks really distinctive.

Bezel with Side Stones

Center stone gets the bezel treatment, smaller diamonds on the sides stay in regular prongs. Kind of mixes old and new styles together.

Halo Bezel

Not super common, but you can surround a bezeled center with tiny diamonds. Creates an interesting layered effect.

Which Diamond Shapes Work

Rounds

Perfect match. The circular bezel follows the stone's edge exactly. Can't go wrong here.

Ovals

Really flattering - the oval frame makes fingers look longer. Popular choice for good reason.

Emerald Cuts

The rectangular metal frame matches those straight edges. Very architectural vibe.

Cushions

Rounded square bezels complement cushion cuts nicely. Softer than emerald bezels but still geometric.

Diamond Source Options

Natural diamonds took millions of years to form underground. Lab diamonds get made in weeks but have identical hardness and sparkle.

Labs typically cost way less, so you can either pocket the savings or upgrade to a bigger stone. Comes down to what matters more to you.

Bezel Reality Check

The metal rim blocks light from hitting the diamond's sides, so you'll lose some sparkle compared to prong settings. Not a huge difference, but it's there.

Also makes the stone look a tiny bit smaller since metal covers the very edge. And if you need resizing later, bezels are trickier to work on than prongs.

But honestly, most people love the sleek look and never worry about their diamond again. Fair trade-off.