The symbolism of the elephant tusk is strength, honor, stability and patience. Elephants have immense determination and loyalty, always standing up for others and defending members of the group. French pavé refers to a method of highly skilled setting accent diamonds to maximize the amount of light that hits them from the sides, increasing their sparkle. In French pavé settings the metal forms a “fishtail,” or a small U or V shape underneath each diamond, exposing all sides and facets of the diamonds.