what is bezel wire?

Question

in jewelry making

Answer 1

"Basic bezel settings consist of two parts: a wire that wraps around and holds the stone - what is basically the bezel itself - and a plate onto which the bezel wire is soldered, which can then be soldered onto the piece. In fact, we cut most of our bezels out flush and later attach them to our pieces. We think this gives our pieces a cleaner look." ~~from Basic Bezels by Michael Boyd

for the complete article go to:
http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/tech/1198tech.cfm


For a lesson on using beach glass and bezel wire, go to:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_jewelry/article/0,,DIY_13762_3569885,00.html

Answer 2

bezel wire can be a flat strip that sets up on edge, soldered tothe bezel plat below and can be lightly pushed over the edge of the stone or glass that it is surrounding as a crimp It can also be braided or twisted and placed in the same area to protect and hold the stone in place

Answer 3

Wire used to bind or in some way hold jewels beads etc.

Answer 4

its fine silver wire that is used to make jewlerly