Melée Pink, Yellow and Light Brown Diamond Melée. Photo Courtesy of Bonhams. Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Ring with Melée Surround. The term melée is used to indicate very small cut stones, usually used as side stones around a bigger center stone or in pavé work. Pink, Yellow and Light Brown Diamond Melée. Photo Courtesy of Bonhams. Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Ring with Melée Surround.