East West Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Plain Band

East West Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Plain Band

A radiant cut lab grown diamond is turned on its side and set east to west, held by four flat claws on a plain polished band. There is no halo, no pave, no accent stone and no decoration of any kind. The entire design is one rectangle of light lying across the finger.

Rotating the stone is what separates this from an ordinary solitaire. Set lengthwise a rectangular diamond points up the finger and reads as formal. Set sideways it spans the finger, which looks calmer, wider and considerably more modern. It is the choice people make when they want a big stone without the ring announcing itself.

Center stone details

• Shape: Radiant cut, rectangular outline 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 low flat claws holding the long edges, no visible basket from above
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is a slim plain band with a smooth polished face and no stones anywhere along it. It meets the head straight on, which keeps the stone sitting close to the finger. A plain shank is also the easiest kind to resize, to engrave and to pair with any wedding band you choose later.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Rose gold gives the long rectangle a soft warm edge that suits the horizontal line. Yellow gold makes it read richer and more classical. White gold and sterling silver make the claws disappear so the diamond looks like it is resting directly on the skin. 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 hidden halo under the stone, an emerald or elongated cushion centre in the same east west setting, a different carat weight, 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 does east west setting mean?
It means the long axis of the stone runs across the finger rather than along it. An east west radiant sits horizontally, which broadens the look of the hand and gives a modern, understated character.

Will an east west stone look smaller?
No. The diamond is the same size, only rotated. Many people find it looks broader and more present because the full width faces the viewer rather than running away from them.

What is a radiant cut diamond?
A radiant cut is a rectangular or square stone with cropped corners and a brilliant faceting pattern underneath. It gives the clean outline of an emerald cut with the fire of a round brilliant.

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.

Does a plain band suit an east west stone?
It is the natural pairing. Because the stone already makes a strong horizontal statement, adding pave to the shank competes with it. A plain band lets the rectangle stay the only shape on the ring.

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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