bezel

A bezel is a rim, often made of metal, used in jewelry to hold a gem or other ornament in place. This term can also refer to the upper, faceted portion of a cut gem that projects from its setting.1

The history of jewelry is ancient, with early humans using natural materials like shells and animal parts for adornment before the discovery of metals. As societies developed, so did jewelry, with ornaments created for every part of the body. In ancient Rome, jewelry became particularly elaborate, with goldsmiths' workshops flourishing and a wide variety of pieces being created, including rings, pendants, and earrings that often featured stones set in bezels.2