East West Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with a Hidden Halo and Spaced Accents

East West Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with a Hidden Halo and Spaced Accents

An oval cut lab grown diamond turned sideways across the finger, with a concealed halo of pave around the basket and small round diamonds set at intervals along a very fine shank. The accents run away from the stone in both directions with clear metal between them.

Turning an oval east to west changes what the ring does to the hand, and it is worth knowing which effect you want. Set north to south, an oval runs along the finger and makes it look longer and slimmer, which is the reason the orientation became standard. Set sideways, the same stone spans the width of the finger and reads as broader and more architectural, sitting like a bar laid across the hand. Neither is more correct. The east west version simply asks to be noticed, where the north south version flatters quietly.

Center stone details

• Shape: Oval cut, elongated brilliant
• 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: Claw set east to west across the finger on a raised basket
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Concealed halo of round brilliant lab grown diamonds pave set around the basket
• Individual round brilliant diamonds set at intervals along both sides of the shank
• Each accent held in its own small setting with polished metal between
• Matched to the center stone in color and clarity

Band details

The shank is very fine and rounded, with the spaced accents set low into its upper surface so nothing stands proud of the band. Because the stone runs across the finger the shank stays level on both sides, which means a straight wedding band will sit flush against it without a contoured shape.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold is shown here and it makes the accents read purely as light with no metal colour marking the intervals. Yellow and rose gold draw a warm line between each stone, which makes the spacing itself part of the design. For a shank this fine we recommend 14K or 18K gold over silver for long term wear.

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 for a north to south oval, continuous pave, no concealed halo, a coloured gemstone halo, a heavier shank, a different centre shape 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 does east west mean?
The stone is set across the finger rather than along it. An oval set this way looks broader and more architectural, where a north to south oval lengthens and slims the finger.

Will a wedding band sit flush against an east west ring?
Yes, and more easily than with a north to south stone. The shank runs level on both sides of the setting, so a straight band meets it cleanly without needing to be contoured.

What is a concealed halo?
A ring of small diamonds set around the basket beneath the centre stone. It is invisible from above so the ring keeps a clean outline, and it shows as a line of light from the side.

Why space the accents instead of using pave?
Spacing gives separate points of light that flicker individually as the hand moves, and on a very fine shank it keeps the band looking light rather than busy.

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.

Can this ring be resized?
Yes. The accents stop before the base of the shank, leaving a plain section for a jeweler to cut and adjust.

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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