Bezel Engagement Rings

Once more for the people in the back: the bezel setting is timeless, spanning centuries and making its mark in modern trend forecasts with its streamlined design. This means that, depending on your style, you can choose a bezel setting that is distinctly modern or romantically antique based on your choice of band, accent stones, and diamond cut.

If you want to flaunt a modern bezel, make design choices that emphasize the beauty in its industrial look, like emphasizing the distinct metal framework with a unique diamond cut or double down on sculpted metal with a thick bubbled band. If you’re in the market for a more antique bezel, select a soft-faceted antique stone, like a rose bezel engagement ring, and consider delicate accent work.

It’s hard to deny that the bezel ring is high fashion in its artistry. One of the reasons for this is that a bezel setting is harder to execute at the bench than many other engagement ring settings. You’re more likely to find a bezel set diamond ring in the collection of an artist or designer than in a big box store because of the technical skill required in both designing and crafting each setting. 

While this fact alone may not be reason enough to select a bezel ring, it actually provides insight into the quality of the jewelry line’s craftsmanship. Because it requires master goldsmithing to create a bezel setting, a well-crafted bezel means you’re guaranteed a quality piece worth investing in. The precise nature of a bezel setting ensures subpar craftsmanship will be apparent from the first glance through uneven surfaces and wonky edges. Because Melanie Casey is comprised of artists, our craftsmanship is transparent and our quality is guaranteed with each bezel ring we create.

Bezel rings just look…bigger! Because the metal edges of a bezel setting surround the widest part of the stone, it naturally extends the visual size of your ring. If you want a show stopping focal stone, a bezel setting will both draw attention to and amplify whatever stone it's framing. 

If the shape of your stone means more to you than the size, a bezel setting can also serve to emphasize. Because the entire stone is outlined, natural attention will be brought to each angle and curve. If you want to highlight the diamond cut, create contrast between the metal and stone colors. For example: a yellow gold bezel surrounding a bright white diamond is one of Melanie's favorite combinations.

Did you know that if we unset a bezel ring we have to cut it out of the metal, destroying the setting? Because the bezel setting completely frames the stone within, it is one of the most secure ring settings available. If a bezel setting takes a blow, the metal of the setting will take the brunt of the force because it protects the edges of the stone like a case.

While we stand by our craftsmanship and guarantee high quality and security with each of our settings, a bezel set diamond ring would be a great choice if you want an extra layer of added protection.

The bezel ring is as minimalist in its nature as it is in its appearance. Most bezel settings are low-profile, meaning they sit low on your finger rather than raised like a cathedral or prong setting. This makes a bezel ring extremely practical when moving throughout your everyday life. Great news! If you can’t stand the thought of prongs snagging on sweater sleeves, a bezel doesn’t have prongs for snagging. If you often wear gloves and are fearful that removing them will pull your ring off or, once again cause you to become victim to the dreaded snag, a bezel has your back!

We always recommend removing your engagement ring when engaging in strenuous or hands-on activities (cleaning, cooking, gardening, exercising, etc.) but we know daily life can also be pretty hands-on! If you are active and want to wear an engagement ring daily, then a bezel setting is certainly worth considering.

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