To emboss, set, inlay. Obsolete.

To fix (a stone or gem) in a surface of metal as an ornament; †formerly also on a garment (cf. set, n.1 22). Also, to fashion (a design or pattern) in…

To ‘set’ (a jewel). Obsolete.

To ‘set’ as a jewel in (gold or other setting); also, of the enchasing material (quots. figurative only), to serve as a setting for.

To lay, overlay (gilding on a surface); to set (jewels in their setting). Obsolete.

to set (a jewel).

To set (jewels) in (gold, or the like). rare.

To ‘set’ (a gem, etc.) in. (See enchase, v.2) Also figurative. rare.