Pave setting creates its effect through precision and restraint. Small stones sit in closely drilled holes, held by tiny raised beads or prongs, so the stone faces dominate and the metal quietly recedes.
Stone Story
Diamond's refractive index of 2.417 is among the highest recorded for any transparent mineral, a property that governs the angle at which light bends upon entering the stone and the conditions under which total internal reflection occurs within the crystal. Combined with diamond's high dispersion value, these optical properties produce the brilliance and spectral fire that distinguish natural diamond's visual performance from all other gemstones.
Heritage & History
With more than 70 years in business, Ross-Simons' manufacturer relationships and global sourcing connections are the real deal. It's earned access that can't be bought, built through decades of consistent purchasing, and it's what makes our selection different from newer brands.