bezel

noun

be·zel ˈbē-zəl

ˈbe-

: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)

gems : the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem

specifically : the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration

jewelry : a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set

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This yellow gold case and bracelet plays host to 36 rubies set into the bezel, 11 ruby hour markers, and a dial paved with 417 diamonds. —

Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024 When choosing a setting, make sure the points are protected, either by prongs or a bezel setting. —

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 While the strap emerges gracefully from the edges of the case, its ridges accent the lines of the bezel along with the honeycomb pattern in the center of the strap. —

Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The bottom edge has a slightly wider gray bezel bearing the Fire TV logo in the center with a flat, blocky extension holding an infrared sensor, far-field microphones, and a mic mute switch below it. —

PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bezel