| If you are in the process of buying a pave | | | | Why should you buy a pave diamond ring? |
| diamond ring, you might be as amazed to learn | | | | A pave setting creates an optical illusion, making it |
| about the many intricacies of diamond settings. | | | | look as though the ring is only one large diamond, |
| There are so many different types to choose | | | | instead of several small ones closely set (or |
| from, and so much complicated diamond lingo, | | | | paved) together. In terms of impact, a pave |
| that it can be difficult to know where to start. | | | | diamond setting is one of the most striking ways |
| One of the most popular settings for diamonds is | | | | to set diamonds in a ring so that you get the |
| the pave setting, read on to find out more about | | | | maximum value for money. Because the |
| this popular diamond setting style... | | | | diamonds used are so small, this style is generally |
| What is a pave diamond setting? | | | | cheaper than any other settings. |
| A pave diamond ring is one where the diamonds | | | | What are some potential problems with pave |
| are set close together. The word pave comes | | | | styles? |
| from the French word "pave" which literally refers | | | | Because the diamonds are so small, they are |
| to the way the diamonds look like they are paved | | | | prone to fall out easier than other settings. Loose |
| bricks or cobblestones. When a diamond is pave | | | | diamonds can become a real problem, and |
| set, depending on the spacing, none of the | | | | replacing them can be costly. Most jewelers dread |
| underlying ring to be seen through the close-set | | | | having to clean a pave diamond ring because the |
| diamonds. | | | | stones can fall out so easily. Be sure to check |
| What are some different types of pave diamond? | | | | how solid the stones are set before buying. |
| When it comes to pave diamond settings, there | | | | How do you choose one? |
| are many different styles to choose from. You | | | | The overall effect of a well-paved diamond |
| can opt for a "full pave", which is a band of | | | | setting should be to create the illusion of one giant |
| diamonds set all the way around a ring, or a "half | | | | diamond instead of several small diamonds. The |
| pave", which is when the diamonds are set only | | | | key is to select a precise cut as well as a solid |
| half way around the ring. A half pave is known to | | | | setting of platinum or gold. |
| be more comfortable as the stones are You can | | | | If you are buying a diamond ring, you are |
| also opt for a micro pave, which means very | | | | probably overwhelmed by all there is to know |
| small diamonds very closely set. For the budget | | | | about diamonds and diamond settings. With a bit |
| conscious ring shopper, there are also some very | | | | of careful research, you can ensure you get the |
| stylish loose paved diamond rings, where the | | | | best value for money, as well as a beautiful |
| diamonds are set loosely apart, using fewer | | | | keepsake you can enjoy forever. |
| diamonds for the overall effect. | | | | |