Pave Diamond Engagement Rings

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A pave diamond engagement ring compromises of a metal band set with small precious stones. This gives the effect of a solid diamond surface along the ring’s exterior. Pave settings for the smaller diamonds on the band requires the use of beads or small prongs in order to minimize the amount of metal that shows up on the surface thus reinforcing the look of free standing gems. There are two types of pave settings – full pave where the entire band is filled with stones or half pave where only the upper part of the band is set with stones. The band of most pave engagement rings is made from white gold or platinum. Sometimes yellow gold is also used and this further enhances the quality of the engagement ring.

A typical pave engagement ring features a large diamond solitaire amidst a setting of smaller gems found on the band. The most common way of mounting the main stone is the tiffany setting. Typically, the main stone is either a round or princess cut diamond. The two shapes are chosen because they perfectly complement the brilliance that is given off by the smaller diamonds in the band. Any other shape will make the ring flashy and loud. The most common gem used for the central stone is of course a diamond but there are examples where other gems with different colors are used. The most common setting for the central stone is a bezel mount although hooks are also used.

About Pave Diamond Engagement Rings

A pave diamond ring has a special meaning for couples who want to symbolize their love in a more exceptional way. The multiple stones that surround the large central gem capture the way lovers feel for each other in ways a solitary diamond setting cannot.

An owner of a pave engagement ring must be careful about losing stones in the band. Stones that fall of happen more frequently if the smaller stones are mounted using indentations along the band instead of hooks. The loss of the smaller stones should be expected but they can be prevented by having the engagement ring inspected regularly. The jeweler already knows what to do when given a pave diamond engagement ring. Aside from cleaning, he will also inspect any loose stones. Owners should take heart however that lost pave stones are generally inexpensive and are easy to repair. These stones are cheaper because they do not have to be perfectly cut and are not as high quality compared to the bigger stone.

Because pave engagement rings have more indentations where dirt can lodge in, frequent cleaning of the pave settings becomes necessary. Never vigorous brushing to clean it, in fact the more preferred way is to soak them in mild cleaning solutions. The best way of cleaning pave engagement rings is to have them serviced by a jeweler.

James Allen Professional Jewelers make a wide choice of pave diamond engagement rings. An 18 k white gold 0.32 ct. French Cut pave costs around 730 dollars while an18k yellow gold with five rows pave diamond engagement ring costs 2,590 dollars.