Pavé and Micro-Pavé Settings What is a Pavé or Micro-Pavé Setting? Pavé is pronounced “pa-vay” and originates from the French word meaning paved, to best describe the arrangement of diamonds set across the surface. Diamonds are arranged at regular intervals in close proximity and in a uniform arrangement, building up what appears to be a […]
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Pavé Setting
The pavé setting, pronounced “pa-vay,” comes from the French word “to pave,” meaning a ring paved with diamonds. This is achieved by setting very small diamonds close together with almost no space between them. The process involves drilling a series of small holes into the ring, carefully placing each stone into its designated hole. Tiny […]