1) Enclosing rim for a jewel 2) Ferrule 3) French word used in English 4) Gem-setting flange 5) Jewelry setting 6) Metal band 7) Metal band or ring 8) Rim in which a gem is set 9) Setting for a diamond 10) Socket for setting a gem 11) Woodworking clamp 1) Ferrule 
A collet t is a holding device—specifically, a subtype of chuck—that forms a collar around the object to be held and exerts a strong clamping force on the object when it is tightened, usually by means of a tapered outer collar. It may be used to hold a workpiece or a tool. An external collet is a sleeve with a (normally) cylindrical inner surf...[name] Collet is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: Given name: Fictional characters: ...
• (n.) The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set. • (n.) A small collar or neckband. • An inferior church servant. [Obs.] See Acolyte. • (n.) The flat table at the base of a brilliant. See Illust. of Brilliant. • (n.) A small metal ring; a small collar fastened on an arbor; as, the collet on the b......
A retaining-ring, usually of brass; Â especially the one which holds the inner end of the balance-spring on the staff.
Device that holds collet cutters in the spindle.
Round band or flange of metal encircling a gemstone to hold it in place.
a finger-like device used to lock or position certain tool components by manipulating the tubing string or downhole tool 
Col'let noun [ French collet , dim. from Latin collum neck. See Collar .] 1. A small collar or neckband. Foxe. 2. (Mech.) A small metal ring; a small collar fastened on an arbor; as, the collet on the balance arbor of a watch; a small socket ...
Type: Term Pronunciation: kō-lā′ Definitions: 1. Frédéric-Justin, French otolaryngologist, 1870-1965.
[n] - a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe 2. [n] - a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting
A precision work holding chuck which centers finished round stock automatically when tightened. Specialized collets are also available in shapes for other than round stock.
A precision work holding chuck which centres finished round stock automatically when tightened. See also: Chuck.
noun a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe noun a band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewellery setting
neck