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Pavé-Set Diamond Engagement Rings

A pavé-set diamond ring features a metal band set with many small diamonds, creating the appearance of a nearly continuous diamond surface.

The small diamonds are held in place with tiny prongs or beads, allowing very little of the metal band to show. This creates the sparkling appearance for which pavé settings are known.

Full Pavé vs. Half Pavé

Full pavé settings feature diamonds around the entire band, while half pavé settings typically place diamonds across the upper half of the ring.

Full pavé rings provide maximum sparkle, while half pavé designs may offer greater everyday comfort because fewer diamonds contact the neighboring fingers. Half pavé settings can also help keep attention focused on the center diamond.

Center Diamond Settings

Pavé engagement rings commonly feature a round brilliant or princess-cut center diamond. The center stone may be prong-set, basket-set, or bezel-set to visually distinguish it from the smaller pavé diamonds and make it the focal point of the ring.