East West Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Slim Pave Shank

East West Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Slim Pave Shank

An emerald cut lab grown diamond is set east to west, lying flat across the finger, above a slim shank lined with pave. The emerald cut is a step cut, which means its facets are long parallel planes rather than the triangular facets of a brilliant. Instead of sparkling it produces broad mirrored flashes, and it shows the clarity of the stone more openly than any other shape.

Turning that long rectangle sideways is what makes this ring modern. The horizontal line stretches across the finger, the pave shank runs into it at both ends, and the whole design reads as a single clean bar of light rather than a stone mounted on a ring.

Center stone details

• Shape: Emerald cut, step cut rectangle with cropped corners, set east to west
• Stone type: Lab grown diamond, IGI certified
• Carat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout
• Color grade: E
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent make, excellent luster
• Setting: Four claw prongs on the cropped corners
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Round brilliant lab grown diamonds pave set along the top of the shank
• Pave runs into both ends of the centre stone so the line reads unbroken
• Accents matched to the center stone for color and clarity
• Each stone set in its own bead seat by hand

Band details

The shank is a fine band carrying a single row of pave along its upper face and left plain on the underside. The narrow width is deliberate. Against a slim band the emerald cut looks longer and the pave reads as a continuation of the stone rather than as separate decoration.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold and sterling silver suit an emerald cut best because a step cut shows body colour more readily than a brilliant, and a white setting keeps the stone reading icy. Yellow gold gives a warm classical contrast, and rose gold softens the geometry. Every metal is finished by hand in our workshop.

Ring size

This 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.

Custom orders

We make every ring to order, which means the design can be adjusted. Ask us about a north to south orientation, a plain band instead of pave, a different carat weight, a hidden halo, an engraving inside the shank or a matching wedding band. Write to us through https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and a member of our team will reply with drawings and a quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is an emerald cut diamond?
An emerald cut is a rectangular step cut with cropped corners. Its long parallel facets create a hall of mirrors effect, giving wide flashes of white light rather than fine sparkle. It is the most architectural of the classic diamond shapes.

Does an emerald cut need a high clarity grade?
It benefits from one, because the open table shows inclusions more readily than a brilliant cut. The centre stone here is VVS2, a grade at which nothing is visible to the eye, so the cut is shown at its best.

What does east west setting mean?
It means the long axis of the stone runs across the finger rather than along it. An east west emerald cut sits horizontally, which looks wider on the hand and gives a distinctly contemporary feel.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes. 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.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included with every order at no additional cost.

Will a wedding band sit flush?
Yes. The shank is straight and the stone is held low, so a straight pave or plain band sits against it without a gap.

Which metal is best for daily wear?
14K and 18K gold are the most durable choices for a ring worn every day. 10K is harder still. Sterling silver is softer and suits gentler wear or a first ring.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A 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.

Our services

• IGI certificate of the center stone included free with every ring
• Made to order in the metal, carat weight and size you choose
• Full range of US ring sizes
• Custom design and matching wedding bands on request
• Hand finishing and quality inspection before dispatch
• Secure insured worldwide shipping

About Mapple Gems

Mapple 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.

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