Pavé Rings
In the world of jewelry, the pavé ring is certainly one of the most feminine pieces of jewelry thanks to its precious and sophisticated setting.
Treat yourself to a signed or unsigned pavé ring from our beautiful selection of antique, vintage and second-hand jewels. Find the perfect piece to enhance your own style or to please your better half.
The pavé ring, a jewel of great refinement
Jewelers use the term pavé rings to refer to a category of rings on the surface of which precious stones are set very close to each other.
This particularity gives a special charm to the pavé rings, which are then adorned with a carpet of bright and sparkling gems. Thus, the paving refers to the cobblestones of the streets on these jewels with strong aesthetic potential.
Most often adorned with diamonds, pavé rings are often used as engagement rings on the finger of future brides. They offer additional sparkle to the central stones that traditionally make up wedding and engagement jewelry.
More minimalist or discreet models can also be used to brighten up every everyday outfit, for small and big occasions. A true constellation of stars around your finger, the pavé ring will shine brightly at your side. Trust it to bring continuous shine and a subtle touch of luxury to all your day or evening looks.
What is the difference between a pavé setting and a prong setting?
Pave setting and claw setting do not use the same manufacturing process. Follow the guide to understand the specificities of these two essential methods in the field of jewelry.
On one side, the pavé setting is made from small metal hooks called “grains”. These curved pieces are used to hold the stones in place on the body of the ring, for a durable setting. Virtually invisible, the hooks favored by artisan jewelers allow the gems to stand out and fully capture the light, hence the maximum brilliance of diamond and other precious stone pavés.
On the other hand, claw setting is based on small metal “claws” that surround the edges of the stones to hold them in place on the ring. In concrete terms, this technique consists of inserting a stone on a support called a “bezel”. The metal extensions then rise from the bezel and fold slightly over the stone to provide it with a perfectly stable support.
While both of these methods are commonly used to design high-quality rings , they differ in their number of stones and their visual effect:
- Pave rings use several small stones, while prong settings tend to feature one main stone or a limited number of gems.
- Pave setting comes with a shiny, sparkling surface, while claw rings emphasize the brilliance of a single center stone.
Discover our collection of antique, vintage and second-hand pave rings
At Castafiore, each piece of jewelry is selected with the greatest care and authenticated with the greatest rigor by expert jewelers. General condition, period of creation, materials used: all these elements are scrutinized under a magnifying glass to allow you to enjoy an exceptional pavé ring.
The jewelry of lives in the spotlight on our site is notably signed Boucheron , Cartier, Dinh Van, Messika or Van Cleef & Arpels , prestigious and renowned jewelry houses. Because we want to restore their letters of nobility to unsigned pavé rings, we also offer you unsigned pieces to choose for their authenticity and singularity.
Thus, all the pavé rings in our online catalogue ideally meet all our quality requirements. They combine white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum with diamonds and other naturally sparkling (semi-)precious stones to seduce women looking for a piece of jewellery that exudes elegance.
Then fall for a classic and timeless pavé ring among our references adorned with diamonds. On the contrary, let yourself be charmed by a more original and colorful model, like the amethyst, ruby, topaz or tourmaline jewelry from our selection.
Our range of pavé rings evolves regularly, according to our new discoveries: so stay tuned for the latest news to find the jewel of your dreams and give a second life to a unique piece.
Why adopt a second-hand pavé ring?
With 30 years of experience in the world of auctioneers for one and 20 years of experience at Cartier for the other, the founders of Castafiore claim solid expertise in the field of jewelry and fine jewelry.
Convinced of the authentic charm of second-hand creations, Anne Borde and Charlotte Rey have chosen to promote vintage and/or second-hand pavé rings to allow modern women to invest in rare pieces with strong symbolic value.
More than just jewelry, second-hand pavé rings stand out for their sometimes old style, but which brilliantly reflects the evolution of jewelry aesthetic codes and the fashion of past decades. Many second-hand jewels are also vintage pieces whose design is difficult to reproduce in modern jewels.
In addition to a unique style, second-hand pavé rings also have a lower environmental impact compared to recently released jewelry collections. In any case, buying second-hand pieces contributes to the circular economy and the revaluation of materials already produced, in line with the ethical and ecological values held by a growing number of consumers committed to the environment.
More accessible than new jewelry, these rings also facilitate access to prestigious brands and models to a wider audience. If you have a limited budget, turn to second-hand jewelry to choose a high-end paved ring at a more affordable price.