Are bezel settings less sparkly?

THE ANSWER

Technically, yes, but the difference is often negligible. Diamonds are cut to reflect light from the top back to the viewer. Prongs allow extra ambient light from the sides and bottom. This can boost the stone's fire. A bezel blocks that side light. A poorly cut diamond might look darker in a bezel. But a high-quality diamond with an Excellent or Ideal cut will still sparkle brilliantly. The internal reflection relies mostly on the top surface, which stays exposed.

NEXT STEP

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