noun

bezel

BEZ-ul/ˈbezl/

A rim or frame surrounding an object.

The ring's continuous metal bezel holds the gemstone snugly in place.

A close-up three-quarter view of a gemstone ring, emphasizing the continuous metal rim folded snugly around the gemstone’s edge.

Etymology

An early meaning was the groove holding a stone in its setting, closely connecting the word with today’s gem-holding rim. Its deeper origin is uncertain.

In context

MooLer270:14

by a bezel set with 32 baguette cut rainbow colored sapphires 2.24 carats all individually cut

EFAP #249 - The React Wars - xQc VS. Ethan Klein with ShortFatOtaku and Sitch - BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS

More examples

The jeweler checks the bezel around the stone.
This monitor has a thin black bezel.
Dust gathers between the dial and its bezel.

Forms

bezel · bezels

Similar words

rim: Any raised or surrounding edge.
setting: The structure securing a gemstone, not necessarily a continuous rim.