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Semi Bezel Diamond Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies' 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Mounting. Mounting features a semi bezel head and
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Platinum Diamond Oval Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies 950 platinum diamond engagement semi-mount ring with a half round shank. Engraved with "PLAT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Measurements: 6.50mm to 7.00mm in diameter Weight: 3.20 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond semi-mount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Platinum Halo Accented Diamond Round Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies platinum diamond halo accented semi-mount engagement ring with a half round shank. The metal was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies 14k White Gold Semi Mount Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
One ladies custom made polished rhodium plated 14K white gold, diamond engagement, semi-mount ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14k White Gold Semi Mount Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
One ladies custom made polished rhodium plated 14K white gold, diamond engagement, halo, semi-mount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18k White Gold Semi Mount Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
polished rhodium plated 18K white gold diamond engagement halo semi-mount ring with a split half round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ladies 14k White Gold Semi Mount Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
of wear. Pavé set in 14 Karat White Gold with: Fifty-two (52) round brilliant cut natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Solitaire Accented Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond solitaire engagement accented semi-mount ring with a half round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Halo Diamond Rectangular Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Size: 4.75 The semi-mount can accommodate a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Accented Diamond Round Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Shank Maximum Width: 2.00mm The semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Platinum Marquee Hidden Halo Accented Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
engagement hidden halo semi-mount ring with a half round shank. Engraved with "PLAT". The semi mount can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani 18K White Gold Square Shaped Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
By Ritani
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies 18K white gold, diamond engagement semi-mount ring with a half round shank. The semi mount can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Oval Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
: 10.95mm x 8.95mm Weight: 3.70 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond engagement halo semi-mount ring with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 14k White Gold Pear Shape Semi Mount Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 14K white gold, diamond engagement semi-mount ring with a half round shank. Engraved with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphires Marquise Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
. Weight: 1.93 grams Ladies 18K white gold, diamond and sapphire engagement semi-mount ring with a half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tacori Ladies Platinum Squared Three Stone Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies platinum diamond semi-mount engagement three-stone ring with a half round shank. Engraved with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies 14K White Gold Double Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
measurements: 14.15mm x 12.70 Weight: 3.90 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond engagement double-halo semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rectangular Halo Accented Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
excellent condition. Might shows minor signs of wear. Pavé set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: Thirty-two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Hidden Halo Diamond Rectangular Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
 grams Ladies 18K white gold diamond hidden halo semi-mount engagement ring with a half round shank. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Hidden Halo Accented Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond engagement semi-mount accented hidden halo ring with a half round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Accented Halo Diamond Cushion Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
diamond halo accented engagement semi-mount ring with a half round shank. The ring is a size 5. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Princess Double Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
: 12.40mm Weight: 5.53 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond halo engagement semi-mount ring with a tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Pear Shaped Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
: 11.75mm x 8.40mm Weight: 2.60 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond engagement halo semi-mount ring with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Marchesa Ladies 18K White Gold Diamond Halo Oval Semi Mount Engagement Ring
By Marchesa
Located in Houston, TX
grams Head measurements: 11.45mm x 9.25mm One ladies 18K white gold diamond halo engagement semi-mount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies 14K White Gold Pear Shaped Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
: 14.10mm x 10.00mm Weight: 4.30 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond engagement halo semi-mount ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Simon G 18K White Gold Rectangle Semi Mount Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Simon G Gender: Ladies Size: 6 Shank Width: 10.95mm tapering to 3.95mm The semi-mount can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Halo Diamond Three Stone Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
in width Weight: 5.62 grams Ladies 18K white gold three-stone diamond engagement semi-mount, three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vera Wang Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond & Sapphires Semi Mount Engagement Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Houston, TX
semi mount can accommodate a round or cushion shaped stone with a diameter between 5.90mm to 6.50mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natalie K 14K White Gold Crossover Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
By Natalie K
Located in Houston, TX
Head measurement: 10.10mm x 9.85mm Weight: 4.60 grams Ladies 14K white gold diamond engagement semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ladies Tolkowsky Legacy 14k White Gold Semi Mount Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tolkowsky
Located in Houston, TX
white gold diamond engagement semi-mount ring with a split half round shank. Can Hold a center stone of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

New Scott Kay Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14k Gold for Bypass .78ctw
By Scott Kay
Located in Greensboro, NC
Showcase your perfect diamond solitaire or heirloom gemstone in this beautiful semi-mount
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Gabriel & Co Ladies 14K Rose Gold Bypass Halo Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
. Pavé set in 14 Karat Rose Gold with: Two (2) round brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

New Beverley K Semi Mount Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 14k Gold Size 6.75
By Beverley K
Located in McLeansville, NC
ring. The engagement ring is a semi mount ring has a diamond halo framing an open center setting which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

A. Jaffe Ladies 18K White Gold Two Row Shared Prong Diamond Semi Mount Ring
Located in Houston, TX
: 6.60 grams Ladies 18K white gold diamond semi-mount engagement ring with a euro-shank. Engraved with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.38 Carat Five Row Pavé Set Solitaire Cubic Zirconia Luna Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
1.06ct solitaire, mounted in a band of 0.32ct dazzling round brilliant cuts, set in 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.38 Carat Cubic Zirconia Five Row Pavé Set Solitaire Luna Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
1.06ct solitaire, mounted in a band of 0.32ct dazzling round brilliant cuts, set in 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

1.38 Carat Cubic Zirconia Five Row Pavé Set Solitaire Luna Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
1.06ct solitaire, mounted in a band of 0.32ct dazzling round brilliant cuts, set in 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Orange Rutiles Leafs in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pavé of Diamonds Drop Earrings
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Rutiles leafs in 18k yellow gold and pavé of diamonds drop earrings Irama Pradera is a Young
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
, brilliant cut diamonds. A marquise, faceted rose quartz is mounted above and a crown of diamonds above that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Quartz, Sterling Silver

NIXIN Jewelry Unicorn Tear Australian Opal Necklace No. 20 in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Framed in yellow gold, and mounted in a bezel setting, the opal pendant emotes colors of joy from its
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

True Colors Australian Opal Ring with Diamonds in White Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the opal and diamond ring tenders a stark canvas. Against its white gold mounting, the colors within
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dreamscape No. 13 Rose Gold Lightning Ridge Opal Ring Rose Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ridge Opal Ring. The semi black opal has an opaque grey body tone with a racing stripe of pink, red
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Alluvial Bloom Opal and Emerald Ring in Rose Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color leaving joy in its wake. Sourced from a mining family, this semi Black Opal is secured by claw
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Winter Flurry Boulder Opal Diamond Station Necklace in 14k Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
...inside of which exists a beautiful winter scene. This semi-translucent stone oscillates from deep stormy
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern Brazil Necklace Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 14.77 Cts In Spinel & Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones. Fitted with the original designer's chain. Spinel: Mount in an eight-prongs setting, with 1 oval
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

H. Stern Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.85 Ctw In VVS Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
colorless diamonds. Diamonds: Mount in the center in a pave setting, with 13 calibrated round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.46 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Color, VVS-1 Clarity. Pearl: Mount on top, with 1 cultured semi round golden pearl of 13.2 mm, from the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum 18 Karat Yellow and 18 Karat Gold
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
. Brand new semi-mounting engagement ring by Rock N Gold Creations. The semi-mount ring is comprised of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

H. Stern 1980 Diane Von Furstenberg Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
elements made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Diamonds: Mount in a pave
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Architectural Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold 1.05 Cts Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount with a pave setting of 42 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.05 carats, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ritani 18 Karat White Gold Pave Semi Mount
By Ritani
Located in DAYTON, OH
This Semi mount was designed by Ritani and made from 18k whie gold. It features pave set diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ritani 18 Karat White Gold Clasic Pavé Diamond Semi Mount
By Ritani
Located in DAYTON, OH
This semi mount was designed by Ritani and made from 18k white gold. It features pave set diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Frederic Sage 0.43ctw Pave Diamond Two Tone Semi Mount Ring in 14K
By Frederic Sage
Located in Vienna, VA
New Frederic Sage 0.43ctw Pave Diamond Two Tone Semi Mount Ring in 14K Frederic Sage Pave Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.36 Carat Pave Diamond Semi Mount Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Condition: New Style: Solitaire with Accents Clarity: VS1-SI1 Stone Shape: Round Diamond Color: G-H Metal: White Gold Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 0.75ct-1.00ct Metal Purity...
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Simon G. 18 Karat White Gold Passion Pave Long Split Shank Semi Mount
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in DAYTON, OH
This semi mount is made from 18k white gold and was designed by Simon G. It features an elongated
Category

2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ritani 18 Karat White Gold 6 Prong and Pave Set Diamond Semi Mount
By Ritani
Located in DAYTON, OH
This semi mount was designed by Ritani and is made from 18k white gold. It features pave set
Category

2010s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chic 18 Karat White Gold 0.49 Carat Pave Diamond Semi Mount Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: Solitaire with Accents Clarity: VS1-SI1 Stone Shape: Round Diamond Color: G-H Metal: White Gold Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 3.00ct-3.50ct Metal Purity: 18k Band Width:...
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chic 18 Karat Gold 0.77 Carat Pave Diamond Engagement Semi Mount Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: Solitaire with Accents Clarity: VS1-SI1 Stone Shape: Round Diamond Color: G-H Metal: White Gold Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 3.50ct-4.00ct Metal Purity: 18k Band Width:...
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique 18 Karat Gold 0.95 Carat Pave Diamond Engagement Semi Mount Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: Solitaire with Accents Clarity: VS1-SI1 Stone Shape: Round Diamond Color: G-H Metal: White Gold Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 0.25ct-0.50ct Metal Purity: 18k Band Width:...
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Pave Semi Mount For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pave semi mount for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Creating a pave semi mount has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ritani, Frederic Sage and Odelia are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our pave semi mount for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pave Semi Mount?

On average, a pave semi mount at 1stDibs sells for $2,810, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $9,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Pave Semi Mount
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Semi Mounts are rings purchased without the diamond set into the center of the ring. On 1stDibs, we have a variety of semi-mounts from makers and sellers across the world, constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for vintage or modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A semi-flush mount is a mount that leaves a small gap between a ceiling and a light fixture. This type of mount produces better ambient light when compared to flush mounts, and therefore is preferred for living spaces.