What Is PavΓ©?
The tiny shimmering stones that make a band sparkle from every angle.
PavΓ© (pronounced βpah-vayβ) is the technique behind those bands that seem paved with sparkle. It is one of the prettiest ways to add brilliance to a ring. Here is what it means and where it shines.
The meaning
PavΓ© comes from the French word for βpaved.β It describes a row of small stones set closely together with tiny beads of metal, so the surface looks carpeted with sparkle and the metal almost disappears.
Where you'll see it
PavΓ© most often appears along the band of a ring, around a halo, or on the gallery. It adds extra brilliance that frames and amplifies the center stone β lovely alongside a halo setting.
Why people love it
PavΓ© delivers maximum sparkle for relatively little cost, since the stones are small. It makes a ring feel luxurious and intricate β and with affordable moissanite accents, that extra shimmer is very budget-friendly.
A note on care
Because the stones are tiny, give pavΓ© a gentle clean with a soft brush and have settings checked occasionally β see When to Get Your Jewelry Serviced.
FAQs
How is pavΓ© pronounced?
βPah-vayβ β it is French for βpaved,β describing the carpet of small stones.
Is pavΓ© durable for daily wear?
Yes, with normal care β a gentle clean and the occasional settings check keep the small stones secure.
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