Question 1

What does pavé mean?

Accepted Answer

Pavé (say "pah-VAY") is French for "paved." In a pavé ring, tiny diamonds are set close together along the band, each held by small metal beads or prongs, so the band looks paved with diamonds. It adds sparkle all around and makes the center stone look bigger.

Question 2

Do the diamonds fall out of a pavé ring?

Accepted Answer

Each small stone is held by tiny beads or prongs, so a well-made pavé band is secure and the diamonds do not simply fall out. Like any diamond jewelry, avoid hard knocks and have the setting checked now and then. A quick check keeps every stone tight.

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Question 3

Can you resize a pavé engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

A pavé band has diamonds set partway down each side, so there is less plain metal to work with — that makes pavé harder to resize than a plain band. Get the ring size right the first time, or ask us before you order. Some pavé bands can still be resized a little.

Question 4

How much does a pavé engagement ring cost?

Accepted Answer

A pavé engagement ring costs the setting plus the center diamond. A pavé setting holds many small stones, so it costs more than a plain solitaire setting. The center diamond's price depends mostly on carat weight. Prices change daily, so we show today's live prices below instead of a fixed figure.

Color, clarity and cut move the price too. See today's prices: pavé settings · lab grown diamonds

Question 5

Which diamond shape looks best with a pavé band?

Accepted Answer

A pavé band suits any center shape, because the sparkle runs along the band, not the stone. Round, oval and cushion centers are especially popular with pavé, and pavé also pairs well with a halo. Pick your center shape from the tiles above.

See halo engagement rings for the pavé-halo look, or all lab grown diamond engagement rings.

Question 6

Which metals can I choose for a pavé engagement ring?

Accepted Answer

Every pavé setting comes in platinum or in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose. White gold and platinum hide the small beads and keep the sparkle icy; yellow and rose gold give a warmer look. Platinum costs more than gold.

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