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 some 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 different diamond cuts and styles, each bringing something distinct to this versatile setting.
A rose cut bezel engagement ring will complement this setting’s antique nature with its soft facets and subtle glow. A classic round rose, like the Edifice Ring, will emphasize the antique cuts, the circular stone working in contrast against the open, angular facets. The luminous nature of the rose cut diamond softens the contrast and makes the overall style more romantic.
An angular, step cut solitaire bezel ring will bring extra attention to the metal framework by mirroring the cuts within the stone itself. 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.
A bold band can add drama to a bezel set solitaire without detracting from the singularness of the focal stone. The Embankment Ring features a thick, tapered razor band. The band’s angular nature mirrors the step cuts of the emerald focal stone and the metal framework of the bezel setting, emphasizing the clean lines of this design for a modern and industrial finish that remains timeless. If you look closely, you’ll see two hidden diamonds tucked behind the setting giving this bezel set engagement ring extra sparkle.
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 multiple 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 Undercurrents Ring centers an emerald focal diamond flanked by two pear cut side stones. Beneath this three-stone composition, ten hidden diamonds dance along the band and between the prongs adding a whimsical sparkle to this slender bezel.
With a bold, bubbled sweetheart band, the Fluctuate Ring makes a statement in more ways than one. Underneath the setting, each pong is accented by hidden diamonds that dip to meet at the band, causing the focal stone to appear to be held up by nothing other than diamond brilliance.
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 multiple accented bezel ring designs.
The Pensive Ring is both delicate and romantic, showcasing our trademark dynamic side stones. Two clusters of accent diamonds frame a rose cut focal stone as small droplets of texture bubble up along the razor band. Each accent diamond is set at a different height, creating movement within the setting.
The Ascent Ring also centers a rose cut diamond but pairs this antique cut with a more contemporary design. A thick band tapers as it moves away from the bezel setting, making way for two pear cut side stones set into the band that accent the focal stone like outstretched wings.
The Evenfall Ring centers your choice of oval cut, cushion cut, round cut, emerald cut, marquise cut, or east-west pear cut focal diamond in a vertically raised bezel setting. The band widens as it approaches the setting, creating a triangular taper inlaid with four accent diamonds on either side. This versatile design appears more modern with an east-west pear cut and more romantic with an oval cut.
If you’re looking for a distinct bezel set engagement ring, the Moonrise Ring bridges the gap between timeless and contemporary. This design extends its framework to the side stones, encompassing the focal and pear or marquise accents in a bubbled bezel setting. The Moonrise Ring is available in a selection of diamond cuts: round, marquise, emerald, and radiant.
If you’re looking for a bezel ring that maximizes sparkle, consider the Revelation Ring. This dramatic design includes hidden diamonds, round cut diamonds accenting the band, and angled, vertically set oval cut diamonds on either side of the focal stone. While the bezel setting sets the focal stone apart, diamond brilliance lights up this design from all angles.
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.
