{"product_id":"east-west-oval-cut-lab-grown-diamond-solitaire-ring","title":"East West Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring in Silver, 10K, 14K and 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval cut laboratory grown diamond set east west, lying across the finger instead of along it, in four claws on a thin plain band. Same stone, same setting, turned ninety degrees, and the ring becomes something quite different from a standard oval solitaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre stone: Oval cut laboratory grown diamond, set east west\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and clarity: E colour, VVS2 clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: IGI, included free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Four claw solitaire, east west orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Thin plain round band, no accent stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetals: 925 silver, 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade: To order in Surat, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat turning it sideways does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet north south, an oval lengthens the finger and looks formal. Set east west, it spans the finger, sits lower and reads as relaxed and modern. It also makes the stone look wider than it is, because the eye measures a diamond against the width of the finger it sits on. People who like ovals but find the usual setting too traditional tend to prefer this one immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePractical as well as different\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn east west stone sits closer to the hand, so it catches less on clothing and knocks less on doorframes than an upright oval of the same size. Nothing sticks out along the finger, which also means it stacks more easily with a plain wedding band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFour claws at the tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this orientation the claws go at the ends of the oval, which is where the stone is thinnest and where the metal is most needed, and at the sides, which keeps the stone from rotating. Each claw is filed low so it does not break the long outline of the diamond across the finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe bow tie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery oval has a faint dark band across its middle, called a bow tie, caused by the way the pavilion facets meet. On a well cut stone it is barely noticeable. On a badly cut one it is a black stripe that never goes away. Set east west that stripe would run up and down the finger where it is most visible, so we are particularly strict about it on this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat laboratory grown means here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA laboratory grown diamond is a diamond. It is crystallised carbon with the same cubic structure, the same 10 on the Mohs scale, the same refractive index of 2.42 and the same dispersion as a mined stone. Ours are grown by chemical vapour deposition and high pressure high temperature methods, then cut and polished by hand. This is not moissanite, not cubic zirconia and not a simulant. A gemmologist testing it will read diamond, because it is diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. This ring was photographed in white metal, and every metal is made to order and priced above. White gold is rhodium plated and will want replating every one to two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvery centre stone arrives IGI certified\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centre diamond is graded by IGI, the International Gemological Institute, and the certificate comes with the ring at no extra charge. It states the carat weight, the E colour grade, the VVS2 clarity grade, the measurements and the girdle inscription, and confirms in writing that the stone is laboratory grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade to order in our own workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple Gems is a family run workshop in Surat, India, where most of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. An east west head is built differently from an upright one, because the stone bridges the shank rather than sitting on top of it, so the seat has to be cut to the exact length of the individual oval. Allow two to three weeks for making, plus shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, mild washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush, brushing under the stone from below. An east west setting sits close to the finger and collects soap underneath, so clean it from the back regularly. Take the ring off for the gym, gardening and swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour and clarity is the diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e E colour and VVS2 clarity, on every metal and every carat weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes east west mean a different stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is the same oval cut diamond, simply set across the finger instead of along it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make my finger look shorter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly, compared with an upright oval, which is the trade for the wider, lower look. On longer fingers the effect is flattering; on very short fingers an upright oval is usually the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the certificate really free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The IGI report for the centre stone is included in the price on every variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is one of the easiest settings to stack, since the stone sits low and the band is plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be resized?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The shank is plain all the way around, so one or two sizes either way is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapple Gems","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":61526212739212,"sku":"MG-EWO-334-925-2CT","price":739.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 3 Carat","offer_id":61526212771980,"sku":"MG-EWO-334-925-3CT","price":1339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 4 Carat","offer_id":61526212804748,"sku":"MG-EWO-334-925-4CT","price":1739.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 5 Carat","offer_id":61526212837516,"sku":"MG-EWO-334-925-5CT","price":2239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":61526212870284,"sku":"MG-EWO-334-10KY-2CT","price":1548.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 3 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