{"product_id":"east-west-emerald-lab-grown-diamond-hand-engraved-milgrain-band-ring","title":"East West Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Hand Engraved Milgrain Band","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEast West Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Hand Engraved Milgrain Band\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn emerald cut lab grown diamond set sideways across the finger in four claws, on a band whose entire surface is hand engraved and edged with milgrain. There are no accent stones anywhere on the ring. All the detail is cut into the metal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraving a shank by hand means holding a graver against a curved surface and cutting a continuous pattern that has to meet itself cleanly all the way round, on a band a couple of millimetres wide. Machine rolled texture can imitate the look, but it repeats mechanically and it cuts to a uniform depth, so it catches light in one flat way. Hand cut work varies fractionally in depth and angle along its length, and that variation is why an engraved band flickers as the hand turns instead of sitting inert. It is also why every one is slightly different from the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCenter stone details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald cut, rectangular step cut with cropped corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone type: Lab grown diamond, IGI certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor grade: E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity grade: VVS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and polish: Excellent make, excellent luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Four claws holding the stone east to west across the finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBand details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shank is hand engraved along its full length with a fine repeating pattern and finished with milgrain beading along both edges. The inside is left completely smooth and rounded, so none of the surface work is felt against the finger. Because the band carries no stones it can be resized and, if the engraving ever softens after decades of wear, it can be recut by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMetal options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold is shown here and is the right choice for engraved work, because warm metal throws the strongest shadow into the cut lines and makes the pattern legible from a distance. Rose gold does the same slightly more softly. White gold and sterling silver flatten the engraving into a subtle texture rather than a visible pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRing size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring is available in a full range of US sizes. Select your size at checkout. If you are unsure of the size, contact us and we will help you measure at home before the ring is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCustom orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe make every ring to order, which means the design can be adjusted. Ask us for a different engraving pattern, a north to south orientation, a plain polished shank, a hidden halo, a different centre shape or a matching engraved wedding band. Write to us through https:\/\/mapplegems.com\/pages\/contact and a member of our team will reply with drawings and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is hand engraving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pattern cut into the metal with a hand held graver rather than stamped or machined. The small variations in depth and angle are what make an engraved band catch light unevenly and look alive as the hand moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the engraving wear away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt softens very slowly over decades, which most people consider part of the character of an engraved ring. In 14K and 18K gold it holds its definition well, and it can be recut by hand if you ever want it sharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does east west mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stone is set across the finger rather than along it. A rectangular cut set this way looks wider, sits flatter and gives the ring a modern line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does an emerald cut look so clear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a step cut with long parallel facets arranged like stairs, so instead of fine sparkle you get broad flashes and an open view straight into the stone. That is also why clarity matters more here, and why we use VVS2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a lab grown diamond a real diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A lab grown diamond has the same carbon crystal structure, hardness, refractive index and fire as a mined diamond. The only difference is that it was grown in a controlled environment rather than pulled from the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive a certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included with every order at no additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean an engraved band?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm soapy water and a soft toothbrush worked along the cut lines, then rinse and dry. Avoid heavy polishing cloths, since aggressive polishing is what wears engraving and milgrain flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy a lab grown diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab grown diamond gives you the same optical and physical properties as a mined stone at a far better price for the size and quality. Because the growth conditions are controlled, high color and high clarity stones like the E VVS2 used here are available in large carat weights that would be rare and costly in mined goods. It is also a traceable choice, with a known origin and no mining footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur services\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIGI certificate of the center stone included free with every ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in the metal, carat weight and size you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull range of US ring sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom design and matching wedding bands on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand finishing and quality inspection before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure insured worldwide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mapple Gems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple Gems is a fine jewelry maker based in Surat, India, a city that has cut and polished diamonds for generations. We design and build every piece in our own workshop, from setting the center stone to the final polish, which lets us control quality at each step and offer custom work that larger retailers cannot. We work only with lab grown diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapple Gems","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":52577854095500,"sku":null,"price":754.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 3 Carat","offer_id":52577854128268,"sku":null,"price":954.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 4 Carat","offer_id":52577854161036,"sku":null,"price":1154.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 5 Carat","offer_id":52577854193804,"sku":null,"price":1354.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":52577854226572,"sku":null,"price":1578.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 3 Carat","offer_id":52577854259340,"sku":null,"price":1778.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 4 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