Bezel Engagement Rings
Comparing Bezel Engagement Rings
So, you’re looking for an engagement ring with a bezel setting but want to see how each design element informs the final piece? You’ve come to the right place. In the following section, we’ll highlight each of the bezel rings in our collection and discuss what sets each apart.
The Singular Solitaire
The solitaire is the most popular style of bezel ring and for good reason! A solitaire engagement ring is traditional, classic, and highlights whatever focal stone you choose. Because a solitaire bezel ring has only three major elements: the focal stone, the setting, and the band, choosing a reputable jeweler who values artistry and craftsmanship is key. Luckily, we only source superior materials, hire master goldsmiths, and wouldn’t dare do a bezel setting wrong. Our collection of solitaire bezel rings showcases six cuts, each bringing a different style to this versatile setting.
A rose cut bezel engagement ring will complement this setting’s antique nature with its soft facets and subtle luster. A classic round rose, like the Edifice Ring, will emphasize the antique cuts, the circular stone working in contrast against the open, angular facets. An oval rose cut bezel engagement ring, like the Cheval Ring, will also create contrast between shape and facet, but the elongated nature of the oval softens this contrast and makes the overall style more romantic. Despite its long history, the marquise cut has made its presence known in the present. Because the marquise cut is having a moment, a rose cut marquise diamond, like the Zenith Ring, toes the line between antique and modern, always maintaining its flair for the dramatic.
An angular, step cut solitaire bezel ring will bring extra attention to the metal framework by mirroring the cuts within the stone itself. The Structure Ring features a tall and slim baguette cut diamond and a thick gold band that emphasizes the clean lines of this vertical solitaire for a modern and industrial finish. An emerald cut is all about the angles, and the bezel setting of the Construct Ring highlights each slanted corner. While an emerald cut is decidedly vintage, the east-west setting of this design merges the antique with the contemporary.
Out of Sight, (Not) Out of Mind
If you’re new here, this is the deal: Melanie cares just as much about an engagement ring’s side profile as its top down profile. Enter, the hidden diamond. It’s one of our signature design elements and adds a little special something to an angle you might not realize you spend a lot of time looking at!
If you love the simplicity of a solitaire, but crave the drama of a secret just begging to be told, hidden diamonds are there for you. We offer three hidden diamond designs in our bezel ring collection, each with their own unique allure.
The Formation Ring pairs a brilliant oval cut diamond with a delicate bezel setting. Because the oval diamond rests in an east-west bezel setting that’s prong-set and lifted, the overall composition of this ring is decidedly more modern. Six delicate diamonds rest between each of the prongs, adding a delicate touch to this contemporary piece. The Caldera Ring takes hidden diamonds to another level: a hidden halo crests from band to setting in a curved “v” underneath this rose cut focal stone. Antique in the front, modern in the back.
Add an Accent
What about side stones? Dynamic and intricate accents have come to define the Melanie Casey signature style and we couldn’t possibly not add them to a bezel setting! Most bezels you see on the market are solitaire rings. While we love a solitaire, we define ourselves by designing outside the box. This is where Melanie really gets to innovate and our collection currently features two accented bezel ring designs, each fitting into a distinctly different era.
The band of the Circlet Ring features two pear cut diamonds and two round cut diamonds on either side of the bezel set oval focal stone. These accents are delicate and soft, emphasizing the romantic nature of the oval diamond and the antique nature of the bezel setting. Plus, if you look closely, you’ll notice four hidden diamonds between the prongs of this slightly raised bezel.
The Pensive Ring, while still delicate and romantic, is decidedly more contemporary. This rose cut bezel set engagement ring showcases our trademark dynamic side stones. Two delicate clusters of accent diamonds frame the focal stone, small droplets of texture bubbling up along the razor band. Each accent diamond is set at a different height, creating movement within the setting. This one of a kind Pensive Ring in an oval rose cut maintains all the delicate touches of the made to order Pensive Ring, with a more romantic focal stone.
Wrap Up
The three most important questions to consider when selecting a bezel ring are:
- Diamond cut?
- Solitaire or accented?
- Antique, modern, or somewhere in the middle?
Whether you love the softness of a rose cut diamond or the hard edges of a baguette, the bezel setting skillfully utilizes its framework to add balance to any stone cut. While a solitaire setting can fluctuate between antique and modern, accent stones tend to place you firmly in one camp or the other. In the end, what matters the most is your preference. Now that you’re armed with bezel insight, trust your gut, and go get that ring.
