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Buyer's guide: Pave and side stone engagement ring settings

Buyer's guide: Pave and side stone engagement ring settings

The choice to get engaged is an important one. Once you've made the decision to pop the question the other important choice is the engagement ring, whether you go with a custom engagement ring or a pre-set one. With so many options for diamond cut, color, metal, and other features, it can get overwhelming. Keep in mind, the ring should show off your wife-to-be's personality and spirit and be a symbol of your steadfast love for each other. Putting effort into making the ring decision won't go unnoticed, starting with the stone setting.

Pave Setting

Pave (pronounced pah-vay) stone settings come from the French word for paved, like cobblestone pavement laid close together. Pave settings include a central larger stone in the middle with clusters of smaller diamonds set close together, resembling a road of sparkles.

The setting can be flat or domed and create an uninterrupted design flow. Pave settings can give the illusion of grandeur because having so many diamonds together makes them look larger. Pave setting rings are also a fantastic option for grooms on a budget because they use smaller stones, which helps keep the price down.

Side Stone Setting

Side stone set engagement rings are a variation on the traditional three stone engagement ring setting. The side stone setting involved smaller diamonds inset or pronged on either side of the central diamond.

Side stone set rings are also cost efficient because, like pave set rings, the smaller diamonds keep the total price lower. This type of ring is another fantastic option for helping a groom stick to a budget.

Ring customizations

If you decide to design your own custom ring, there are many options to choose from. Custom rings give you the opportunity to really display your fiancee's personality. Important features to keep in mind are the shape of the center diamond, which can be rounded and squared. You can also make decisions about how the smaller side stones are set.

Diamonds are the traditional option for engagement rings, but a growing trend is colored gemstones. Opting for her birthstone or favorite color is a unique way to add some creativity to the ring.

Whatever you choose, whether it's a pave or side stone setting, the ring will show your fiancee how much you love her and that you're ready to devote the rest of your life to her.

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