Bezel Set Wedding Bands

Most bands here run a line of bezels over the top as a half eternity row, a steady seam of light. Others space bezel-set stones along a pavé bar or within a leaf or swirl motif, showing more metal between stones. One design is a geometric men's band set with trillion lab-grown diamonds. Total weights stay modest on most bands, from about 0.1 to 1 ct tw.

• 10K gold: the hardest of the golds and the lightest in color.
• 14K gold: the middle ground in color and hardness, sensible for daily wear.
• 18K gold: deeper color and a softer feel.
• Platinum: naturally white, dense and slow to wear thin.

Silver comes as Silvadium, a sterling silver made to resist tarnish, and wears in the same cool tone as white gold.

Bezel bands sit low and smooth, so they lie flush beside a bezel engagement ring with no prongs catching between them. Choosing one metal color makes the pair read as a single piece; yellow beside white gives contrast. Twisted and milgrain-edged designs add texture next to a plain engagement shank.

The metal rim guards each stone's edge, a real advantage for hands that work hard. Dirt gathers where rim meets stone, so run a soft brush dipped in warm, soapy water around each bezel. Milgrain edges respond to the same brush and a light touch.