How much of a stone do you "lose" with a bezel setting?

[stargurl78]

I am in the process of having an asscher stone cut and I am considering putting it in a bezel setting (it will be a RHR). I am curious if anyone knows how much of the stone is covered up by the edges of the bezel, or can it vary depending on the specific setting? The stone is already going to be slightly smaller than I was hoping for, so I don''t want too much more of the stone to be covered by the setting...

Any info is much appreciated!

 

[WinkHPD]

Date: 5/23/2010 5:47:25 PM
Author:stargurl78
I am in the process of having an asscher stone cut and I am considering putting it in a bezel setting (it will be a RHR). I am curious if anyone knows how much of the stone is covered up by the edges of the bezel, or can it vary depending on the specific setting? The stone is already going to be slightly smaller than I was hoping for, so I don''t want too much more of the stone to be covered by the setting...

Any info is much appreciated!

It will definitely vary depending on the setting, but should be no more than 5% or so and probably less. It depends on many things, including the skill of the setter.

A bezel will not only look good (if you like bezels, many do not) but it will definitely protect the edges of the diamond from damage.

Wink

 

[onedrop]

The answer to this question will probably depend upon the type of bezel setting you are getting. I have a half-bezel setting so the top and bottom sides of the diamond if you are looking at it straight on are visible. But if you had a full bezel, then obviously all four sides of the diamond will covered to some extent. Laurenthepartier has a gorgeous full bezel set asscher engagement ring. HERE is a thread with her e-ring in it. The picture shows that all sides of the stone are covered.

 

[stargurl78]

Wink - Thanks for the info. It will actually be a peridot stone, which is fairly soft, so I definitely want to protect it with the bezel setting. And 5% doesn't sound too bad.

OneDrop - I actually was inspired by Lauren's rings, they are gorgeous! I originally wanted to go with a split shank pave band, but decided to go with the bezel. It will be a full bezel, rather than a half bezel.

 

[CharmyPoo]

LaurenthePartier has a large number of bezel set asschers in addition to her e-ring. I hope she comes and responds. Search her threads and you will be able to see more photos.

 

[stargurl78]

Thanks CharmyPoo! I have seen many of her threads with her bezel-set rings and love her collection. She has been very helpful on a few other questions I posted about purchasing the asscher

 

[onedrop]

Date: 5/23/2010 6:08:48 PM
Author: stargurl78
Wink - Thanks for the info. It will actually be a peridot stone, which is fairly soft, so I definitely want to protect it with the bezel setting. And 5% doesn''t sound too bad.


OneDrop - I actually was inspired by Lauren''s rings, they are gorgeous! I originally wanted to go with a split shank pave band, but decided to go with the bezel. It will be a full bezel, rather than a half bezel.

Good that I was on the right track. Then I guess you have already seen this thread of her colored asscher collection. There is a shot of a bezel set colored stone in there somewhere. I think a bezel setting for your asscher colored stone will look great.

 

[blingergrrrl]

I think it also depends on the quality of the bezel. I personally love bezels, and I know some people on here say that their bezel actually made their stone look bigger. I love someone''s (I can''t remember who) bezel that they added milgrain to, made an amazing difference. It was a tiffany repo, I think? I might add a little milgrain to my half bezel down the road!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Stargurl, I''ve actually measured all of my bezel settings with digital calipers, and although it''s not completely accurate, I''d say that the larger stones like about .1 - .2 mm in spread. My diamond is 5mm flat asscher, and it measures with calipers at 4.9mm. My round diamond is 5.25 x 5.29 mm however and the calipers measured just a hair over 5mm, so it can be a drastic difference depending on the size of the stone.

How large is the peridot?