Bezel (noun)
be-zuhl
The diagonal face at the end of the blade of a chisel, or the like, leading to the edge.
that part of a ring, bracelet, etc., to which gems are attached.
First recorded in 1605–15; origin obscure; probably akin to French biseau bevel, chamfer
Example sentences
“She carefully manoeuvred the diamond into the bezel with the tweezers. ”
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