Diamond pave gold bracelet.
You see the term used everywhere when describing rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants, but when it comes to jewelry design, what exactly is pave? You mentally earmark a pave piece on your favorite style blog, you know you like it, but perhaps the actual term is lost on you. Learn more during this quick glimpse at pave jewelry: what it is, why it’s a great choice and some of our pave picks at Donald Haack.
Pave 101
Pave diamond flower ring.
The term, pronounced “pah-vay,” comes from the French word “pave,” meaning to pave a street. Only instead of covering an area of ground with asphalt, a pave setting literally covers or “paves” a piece of jewelry with gemstones, often diamonds. In pave settings, the jeweler places tiny gemstones closely together using a painstaking bead setting method. This covers up any metal underneath for an affect that looks like a flowy field of sparkly small gems.
What Makes Pave a Popular Choice?
- All the flash without the cash. Pave jewelry, especially rings, offer a beautiful, budget-friendly alternative to a solitaire diamond that offer up just as much sparkle for a smaller price tag.
- Flaws become more forgivable. Because the gems are so tiny, flaws go virtually undetectable to the naked eye.
- The stones look bigger. A pave setting surrounding a solitaire diamond or gem enhances the centerpiece of an engagement ring.
- Versatility. Pave adds panache to any outfit — bold enough to carry a Little Black Dress, but not too fussy for work or even blue jeans. Or make a pave pendant necklace your signature daily statement!
Pave Jewelry We Love
Donald Haack Diamonds offers a selection of pave pieces:
Chocolate diamond pave pendant.
Platinum yellow diamond ring in a pave setting of round brilliant cut diamonds.
A great “right hand ring” option.
Where have you seen pave jewelry lately? In the magazines? Your favorite catalogue? Your own jewelry box?
