How tall should a bezel be?

The bezel height should be approximately 60-75% of the stone depth plus 0.5mm extra for pushing over. The bezel needs to hold the stone securely without covering too much of the crown.

What thickness bezel wire should I use?

For stones up to 8mm, use 0.3mm thick bezel wire (fine silver or sterling). For larger stones, 0.4-0.5mm provides more strength. Fine silver is easier to push over than sterling.

How many prongs do I need?

Round stones: 4-6 prongs. Oval and pear: 4-6 prongs. Square: 4 prongs (one per corner). More prongs give greater security but hide more of the stone.

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Stone Setting Calculator — Bezel & Prong Dimensions

Calculate bezel height, prong length and setting dimensions for gemstones.

Stone Shape

Setting Type

Stone Diameter / Width

Stone Depth

How We Calculate This

The calculator uses standard stone-setting ratios:

Bezel height = (stone depth x 0.7) + 0.5 mm pushover allowance
Bezel strip length = stone circumference + 1 mm solder overlap
Prong length = (stone depth x 0.5) + 1 mm tip
Setting diameter = stone diameter + 1.5 mm for bezel walls

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Last updated: 2025-02-20

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.