If you think that it is the size of the diamond that dictates the cost of the engagement ring, you have obviously not had a chance to price high quality pavé rings! While pavé engagement rings are a stunningly beautiful display of a lifelong commitment to a bride to be, it is important to understand that the time and effort that goes into making a pavé diamond ring greatly increases the ring’s price tag.
Named after the French cobble stone streets – you may be familiar with the old roads and side streets in the heart of Paris that are still paved with individual stones instead of a smooth surface – the surface of a pavé engagement ring is reminiscent of these cobble stones; there are usually tiny fully cut and polished diamonds which are held in place by tiny beads fashioned from the band of the ring itself. A pavé diamond engagement ring will quite often have an area that seeks to create the look of tiny cobblestones where each small diamond is of exactly the same size, weight, grade and cut.
When looking to buy a pavé setting engagement ring, take a look at the rows that make up the cobbles. They should be of the same size and set apart in the same distance. A pavé set diamond heart ring may feature at its center a ruby heart or even a diamond heart which is then surrounded by the small diamonds. What makes the appearance of pavé rings look so stunningly beautiful is the fact that each stone is precisely measured and orderly. Yet this technique is intensely time consuming, and even if you were to compromise on the size and quality of your diamond, the odds are good that your emerald and diamond pavé ring will cost a pretty penny simply because of the amount of man hours that goes into the craftsmanship of the ring.
While micro pavé rings may be more budget friendly, by and large pavé rings are not for the faint of pocket book, and in many ways compromising on the quality of the cut or stone in order to have it set with the accoutrements of pavé rings is somewhat defeating the purpose of this display. While pavé rings are usually favored by those who have ample funds, it is important to note that pavé diamond rings are not indicated for daily wear, if you have a very active and hands on lifestyle. Pavé setting engagement rings may get caught on clothing and other fabrics, and sometimes a pavé antique engagement ring that has a slightly faulty setting may lead to injuries as the wearer scratches herself or others. It is important to remember that a diamond ring pavé setting is different from the channel rings that are gaining popularity, although pavé split diamonds rings may utilize a bezel setting to accentuate the diamond. Sapphire diamond pavé rings sometimes use the same display as micro pavé engagement rings so as to not overpower the size and shape of the main gem.
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