A screw-top bezel uses a small screw to close the frame around your coin. Start with a compatible coin and setting, then work slowly with a correctly fitting screwdriver.
Start with the fit
Before you begin
Confirm the exact coin issue, diameter and thickness against the bezel's listed compatibility. Decide which face should show and how it should sit beneath the bail. A close size is not a confirmed fit.
Work at a well-lit table over a clean, soft cloth or padded tray. Handle the coin by its edges. If it is rare, proof, graded or valuable as a collectible, ask a coin specialist before removing it from a holder or mounting it. An open-face bezel does not protect the coin like a sealed capsule.
Check your coin's size before fitting →What you'll need
- A clean, soft cloth or padded tray and good lighting.
- A small flathead jeweler's screwdriver matched to the screw slot.
- A small dish to hold the screw if it needs to be removed.
- Optional clean cotton gloves for handling the coin.
There is no single screwdriver size that fits every bezel. An eyeglass screwdriver may work, but only if its blade fits the actual screw securely. If the blade slips or you cannot see the slot clearly, stop and get help.
Take it one step at a time
Installation steps
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Prepare the bezel and keep the screw safe
Check the frame and screw for visible damage. Use a small flathead screwdriver whose blade fits the slot securely without extending beyond the screw head. Work over a tray so a loose screw cannot roll away.
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Open the closure gently
Locate the screw near the bail. Support the bezel and turn the screw counterclockwise with light, controlled pressure. Remove it if the setting requires it, and place it in a small dish. Open the frame only as much as its construction allows; do not stretch or twist it.
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Seat and orient the coin
Place the coin in the intended seat with your chosen face and orientation. Check that the edge sits evenly around the frame. If it needs force, rocks in the seat or prevents the frame from closing naturally, stop and recheck compatibility.
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Align the closure before tightening
Bring the closure back together so the screw holes line up naturally. Start the screw gently. It should engage without force. If it catches, sits at an angle or will not thread, stop rather than forcing it or using the screw to pull a distorted frame together.
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Secure with light hand pressure
Turn clockwise slowly until the closure is secure. Do not overtighten, use a powered tool or add glue or thread-locking compound unless the setting's manufacturer specifically instructs you to. More tightening will not fix an incorrect fit.
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Inspect before wearing
Over the padded tray, check that the coin is seated evenly, the closure is together and the screw is properly engaged. If the coin rattles, shifts in its seat or appears loose, do not wear it. Contact us or have a jeweler inspect the fit.
When to stop and ask for help
Stop if the screw is stuck, stripped, angled or missing; the holes do not line up; the coin will not seat; or the frame stays loose after careful fitting. Forcing the closure can damage the screw, frame or coin.
For a replacement screw, contact us with your order or bezel details. Screws are not universal, so do not substitute one just because it looks similar.
Before each wear
Check the closure and the coin's seating periodically, especially after a knock or snag. If anything loosens, remove the pendant and have it checked. Confirm that the chain and its end fittings pass through the bail without force.
Read the chain fit guide →Need help with your setting?
Send the coin name, year and dimensions, your order number or product link, and a clear photo of the closure. We can help with product compatibility questions before you continue.
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