![Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pavé Bombé Ring Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pavé Bombé Ring](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Bombe_Ring-q88jzchoqrs6rc0gjdqvo6stuwhng3j1l6bth0iaa0.jpg)
The term bombé (from the French for bomb or rounded like a bomb) refers to a rounded or dome shape in jewelry design. Generally, the item is rounded on the top with bulged or pushed-out sides and a plump outline. Bombé styling has been popular for rings and earrings throughout the twentieth century. Bombé also refers to convex watch jewels and dials.