East West Pear Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Plain Band

East West Pear Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Plain Band

A pear cut lab grown diamond turned on its side and set east to west, so the point aims across the finger rather than toward the fingertip. The band is a plain fine wire with nothing set into it. That is the entire ring.

Turning a pear sideways is a bolder move than turning an oval or a radiant, because a pear is asymmetric. Lengthwise it points somewhere and the eye follows it obediently up the finger. Rotated ninety degrees it stops pointing at anything and simply sits there as a shape, wider than it is tall, closer to a teardrop lying on its side than to a traditional engagement stone. People either see it immediately or they do not, and the ones who do rarely want anything else.

Center stone details

• Shape: Pear cut, set east to west with the point across the finger
• 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: Five claws with a protective V tip shielding the point
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is a fine plain band, unbroken and polished smooth all the way around. Because the stone already sits horizontally and makes a strong statement, adding pave or shaping to the band would fight it. A plain wire lets the sideways pear be the only idea in the ring, and it also resizes easily and takes an engraving inside.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold and sterling silver suit the modern reading of an east west stone and make the claws recede. Yellow gold gives a warmer, more classical contrast against the horizontal line. Rose gold softens it. 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 pear instead, a hidden halo, a pave shank, a different carat weight, an engraving inside the band 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 setting mean?
It means the stone is rotated so its long axis runs across the finger rather than along it. On a pear this puts the point to one side, which reads as sculptural and modern rather than traditional.

Does an east west pear look smaller?
No. The diamond is the same size, only rotated. It spans the width of the finger instead of running up it, which many people find looks broader and more present.

Is the point still protected?
Yes. The V shaped claw wraps over the point exactly as it would on a lengthwise setting. Rotating the stone does not change how it is held.

Does a wedding band fit an east west pear?
Better than a lengthwise one, in fact. Because the point sits to the side rather than pointing down the finger, a straight band meets the shank cleanly with no notch required.

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.

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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