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Does pavé make a diamond look smaller?
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Whether pavé makes a diamond look smaller depends on the piece. Pavé means paved, like a cobblestone road or pathway, because it features a band of diamonds leading up to the primary gemstone. The setting can often create the illusion of a larger diamond because of the added sparkle. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of diamond jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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1.33ct Sapphire with Wide Diamond Pave Band Platinum 11g+ V1163
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.33ct Sapphire with Wide Diamond Pave Band Platinum 11g+
♥ This item measures 10.5mm in length
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.33ct Sapphire with Wide Diamond Pave Band Platinum 11g+ V1163
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Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Pave Filigree Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Diamond Pavé Filigree Wide Band Ring exudes airy elegance with its openwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Wide Pavé Diamond Band, 14K White Gold, Ring, Wide Diamond Wedding
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones:
- diamonds, 93 stones
- round brilliant cut
- 1.4 mm
- approximately 1.10 total carats
- F
Category
1990s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wide Pave Diamond Link Eternity Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold wide pave link eternity band ring featuring 210 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in London, GB
round brilliant cut diamonds totalling to approximately 0.60ct. The band weighs 10.67gr and measures
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold