jewelry: a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOpting for a bezel-style ring — that features a collar setting around the gem — is a good way to ensure that the engagement ring is wearable in your everyday life. Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The Oystersteel case and bracelet are complemented by a green and black monobloc Cerachrom bezel insert in ceramic and a black dial. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 The timepiece features the large Navitimer 46mm stainless steel case, which houses a black mother of pearl dial with black subdials, and a black bezel. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The monitor offers a 27-inch display with a relatively slim bezel at the top and on the sides. Christian De Looper, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 The Pixel 6a has a flat screen with a thicker-than-usual bezel on the bottom. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 The 38mm watches are made of matte black ceramic with Chanel letters on the bezel and on the black enamel dial. Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Another iteration is available for those that prefer actual diamonds on the bezel. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2022 Retaining its octagonal bezel but featuring an entirely new case design, the watch was machined from Alacrite 602, a special alloy of cobalt, chrome, tungsten carbon, silicon and iron used in aeronautics that was also the hardest material available. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 9 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
probably from dialect form of French biseau bezel, from Middle French