Bezel-Set Diamond Engagement Rings

2-Carat Bezel-Set Diamond & Platinum Engagement Ring. Photo ©2014 EraGem Jewelry. This gorgeous 2-carat, G-color diamond sparkles brightly from within its solid platinum surround. The classic pairing of platinum and diamond is further enhanced by the bezel setting. This ring is a truly outstanding choice for the bride-to-be who favors clean lines and classic elegance. The bezel method is one of the few gemstone settings to have endured from the ancient to the modern world. Though techniques have changed slightly over the centuries, the general method is the same. A rim of metal is formed to fit snugly around the stone, rising perpendicular to the face of the gem. If the stone is faceted, a shallow groove is etched into the metal lip. Once the gemstone is placed up to its girdle into the bezel collar, the raised lip is then pressed down to completely surround the central rim of the stone. Because the surface of the ring is completely smooth, the bezel setting prevents the diamond or the setting from snagging on materials or scratching people or objects. Furthermore, since the diamond is completely enclosed by metal, this setting provides the greatest protection against loss. The result is classic beauty and maximum security.