The tiny diamonds also known as diamond melees used in micro pave settings are commonly round as this is easier for jewelers to work with and tend to fit into the setting with ease.
Micro pave diamond setting.
A pave setting is called a micro pave setting when the diamonds used are ultra small typically with diamonds that are smaller in size than 01 carat.
Because of the added shimmer a pavé setting can make a diamond look larger than it actually is allowing you to save money by choosing a smaller center stone.
The technique is best described as the highly precise setting of very small diamonds using a microscope.
Micro pavé or micro setting uses smaller stones than traditional pavé and is a relatively modern technique.
Micro pavé settings use incredible small diamonds with a carat weight of less than 0 01ct per stone.
The pave setting may also be referred to as a bead setting and if the paved stones are especially small smaller than about 01 carats a micro pavé setting.