Glossary
Bezel or collet setting
The stone is encircled by a strip of metal which is pressed over so as to extend slightly over the girdle. This closed setting is the oldest and most resistant.
Related themes:
- french: Serti clos ou serti rabattu
- japanese: ベゼル（コレット）・セッティング
- chinese: 宝石座镶嵌
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