The tiny diamonds also known as diamond melees used in micro pave settings are commonly round as this is easier for jewelers to work with and tend to fit into the setting with ease.
Micro pave engagement ring settings.
A pave setting is called a micro pave setting when the diamonds used are ultra small typically with diamonds that are smaller in size than 01 carat.
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Pavé engagement rings are crafted with petite diamond accents.
While traditional pavé settings offer a more dramatic cobblestone appearance micro pave settings can be used to create more diminutive details.
As the name suggests micro pave settings actually refer to the use of tiny diamonds smaller than those typically used in normal pave jewelry and requires precise technique from a skilled bench jeweler to pull off.
Because the diamonds are smaller they appear to blend into each other creating a setting that appears even more brilliant and glittery.
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Pave set wedding bands overlapping pave wedding band.
The result of placing extremely small diamonds in this fashion can give rise to honeycomb like arrangements.