noun
- Plural of bezil; the sloped or angled facets on a gemstone, especially the upper facets of a cut diamond that meet at the girdle.
Usage: jewelry and gemology term; also spelled 'bezel' in modern usage
Examples
- The jeweler examined the bezils of the diamond to assess its cut quality.
- Properly angled bezils enhance the brilliance of a gemstone.
- The master craftsman polished each of the bezils with precision.
- Light reflects through the bezils to create the stone's sparkle.