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Meaning ‘pavement’ in French, the term Pavé refers to a setting style rather than an actual type or cut of stone. Within this style, there are different settings that fall under the pavé umbrella. Pavé diamonds are held in place by metal beads that are barely visible in order to create a seamless effect. Most pavé diamonds are actually called melee (pronounced like belly); melee is a collection of diamonds that weigh than ⅕ carat, or 0.2ct.
Cushion cut diamonds and round diamonds are the two most popular diamond shapes of 2021. So how do these two diamond shapes measure up when compared side-by-side?
In our cushion cut vs. round cut face-off, we compare popular engagement ring styles featuring cushion cut and round “brilliant” diamonds. If you prefer video content, you can view our IGTV video.