Things You'll Need:
- metric ruler
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Step 1
Measure the diameter of the coin you wish to place in the gold coin bezel. Measure it in millimeters across the widest part of the coin. You will need to know this measurement when you order your gold coin bezel.
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Step 2
View gold coin bezel styles on a website that offers a wide selection. Bezels can be simple or elaborate. They can be modern or traditional. They can be thin to emphasize the coin or fancy to majestically frame it. Choose a style that complements the coin and fits your personal taste.
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Step 3
Select the color and purity of the gold coin bezel. You can pick a traditional gold color or opt for white gold. Most gold coin bezels contain 14-karat gold. This looks fine with most gold coins, but can appear to be a bit dull against higher purity gold. When dealing with 90 percent gold coins (22-karat gold), opt for gold coin bezels that are 18-karat gold or finer.
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Step 4
Consider the way the gold coin bezel secures the coin. Some bezels have small tabs that fold over the coin to hold it in place. Others have screws on top that hold coins in. Make sure that the bezel you choose will allow you to later remove the coin undamaged. Never buy a bezel that requires you to solder or glue the coin in place.
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Step 5
Choose the type of jewelry with which you will use your gold coin bezel. Most people hang gold coin bezels on chains around their necks. However, they also make nice bracelets, cuff links, money clips, tie bars, broaches, rings and earrings. Smaller coins like dimes and cents work better with smaller pieces of jewelry like earring, rings and cuff links.
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Step 6
Order your gold coin bezel. The process is straight forward the websites that sell them. Just make sure that the diameter measurement of your coin is accurate. Installing your coin in your bezel is as simple as dropping it in and closing the securing mechanism.
