- Is a bezel setting secure for daily wear?
- Yes. A full bezel surrounds the diamond's girdle with metal, so the stone is held on all sides and cannot catch on fabric or hair the way prongs can. It is one of the most secure settings for everyday use.
- How does a lab grown diamond compare with a mined one?
- They are the same material, carbon crystallized in a diamond lattice, with the same hardness and brilliance. Lab grown stones are graded on the same clarity and color scales, so a VS F stone looks like a VS F mined stone.
- Will the bezel make the diamond look smaller?
- Somewhat. The metal rim covers the outer edge of the stone, so a bezel-set 1.00 ct reads a little smaller than the same stone in an open prong setting. The trade-off is a lower, more protected ring.
- How do I clean a bezel set ring?
- Soak it in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, then brush gently around the stone with a soft toothbrush and rinse. The closed back means less debris gets under the stone than with prongs, but the rim still needs brushing.
- Can this ring be resized?
- A plain 14K gold band can usually be resized by a jeweler, though a full bezel should not be worked on. Ask the jeweler to size the shank only and to check the setting afterward.
- What should I check when it arrives?
- Confirm the stone is tight in the bezel with no movement, look for a stamp inside the band showing 14K, and check the diamond under bright light for chips or haze at the edges.
- Where is the 1.00 Ct Round Cut Lab Grown Diamond Bezel Set Solitaire Ring | 14K Gold (VS F) cheapest?
- At Diamond For Good, for $1,069.99, as of our latest check.
