Bezel setting and proportions

[JulieN]

So of course your standard AGS0 type of proportions work in any kind of setting.

Slightly steep/deeps can work in an open setting.

Bezel setting can also work iwth what kinds of stones...slightly shallow/shallow? 34/40.8 kind of shallow? or 35/40.4 kind of shallow?

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

A bezel setting holds a gemstone in place using a thin band of metal that surrounds the stone at its middle, or girdle. It can completely or partially surround the stone, depending on the style and look desired. This type of setting provides good protection for the middle (girdle) and bottom (pavilion) portions of a stone. Bezel settings can have straight or scalloped edges, an can be molded to accommodate many shapes of stones.
Bezel settings can work with almost any kind of stone, How steep or deep a stone is really irrelevant with the numbers you are listing. I think for all practical purposes it is safe to say bezel settings are probably one of the most versatile and the safer setting to use. They have some cons, but offer added protection. There are some very unique custom cut stones on the market today and depending on what the shape of the stone is where the girdle comes to a very sharp point may influence the way unique or non traditional faceted stones are mounted..

 

[JulieN]

Hi, Josh, nice to see you still around. Lovely pics in Who's Who.

Anyway, I guess I hadn't really thought this through. Changing the previous 34/40.8 to 33.5/40.8 and the 35/40.4 would put those combinations in the "old people's rings" category.

While of course you wouldn't want leaky stones in bezel, I was actually wondering if "old people" or "pendant/earring" stones look "better" than "young people" stones in closed settings, even though focal length/head obstruction is for a young person.