Pave Engagement Rings

A pave engagement ring has tiny diamonds set closely together along the band, making the shank appear to be paved with diamonds. The word pave comes from the French for 'paved.' This setting style maximizes sparkle from every angle, framing the center stone with continuous diamond brilliance. Pave rings are the second most popular engagement ring style in the US after halo.

Pave rings require slightly more maintenance than plain solitaire bands due to the many small diamonds and prongs. We recommend monthly cleaning with a soft brush and warm soapy water, and an annual professional prong inspection. LoveWeddingBands includes complimentary prong tightening and cleaning under our lifetime warranty -- send it back to us anytime for a free service.

With quality craftsmanship, pave diamonds are very secure. The risk of stone loss increases with lower-quality setting work where prongs are not precisely formed. At LoveWeddingBands, every pave diamond is individually hand-set by a master jeweler under magnification. If a stone is ever lost due to a manufacturing defect, our lifetime warranty covers replacement at no cost.

 French pave features a distinctive V-shaped groove cut into the metal between each diamond, allowing more light to enter from the sides and bottom of each stone. This increases the brilliance of each individual pave diamond compared to standard pave. French pave is slightly more expensive due to the additional metalwork, but the light return is notably superior.

Yes -- and this is one of our most popular combinations. A pave engagement ring paired with a pave wedding band creates a continuous river of diamonds around the entire finger. We design matching engagement and wedding band sets with pave settings that nest together seamlessly. This is called an eternity stack or wedding set.

Micro-pave uses the smallest possible diamonds (0.01-0.02ct each), creating an incredibly delicate, fine-detailed look. Standard pave uses slightly larger stones (0.03-0.05ct each) for more visible individual sparkle. Micro-pave is more refined and subtle; standard pave is more immediately brilliant. Both are beautiful -- the choice depends on whether you prefer delicate elegance or bold sparkle.

Pave engagement rings at LoveWeddingBands start at $899 for a micro-pave band in 14K white gold. Standard pave rings begin around $1,050 and French pave from $1,200. Use code ESALE for 25% off any ring. All pave rings include free 2-day shipping, conflict-free diamonds, a lifetime warranty, and 30-day returns.

Pave rings with prong settings require more care during physical activity than bezel-set solitaires. For very active wearers, we recommend a half-pave style (pave only on the top half of the band) or a channel-set alternative, which embeds each diamond in a protective channel of metal. Call (800) 754-3046 for guidance on the most durable pave style for your lifestyle.