{"product_id":"elongated-cushion-lab-grown-diamond-solitaire-plain-band-ring","title":"Elongated Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Plain Band","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElongated Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Plain Band\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elongated cushion cut lab grown diamond in four claws on a plain band. No accents, no halo, no shaping. The stretched proportion of the stone is the only design decision in the ring, and it is the one that does all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength to width ratio is the most underrated number in diamond buying. Two cushions of identical carat weight can look very different on the hand depending on how the rough was cut, and a stretched ratio spreads the same weight over a longer face, which reads as a bigger stone and lengthens the finger at the same time. Put that on a narrow plain band with nothing beside it and the effect is as large as the carat weight will ever look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCenter stone details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Elongated cushion cut, soft rectangle with rounded corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone type: Lab grown diamond, IGI certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor grade: E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity grade: VVS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and polish: Excellent make, excellent luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Four claw prongs on an open basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBand details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shank is a slim plain band with a smooth polished surface, unbroken from the head all the way round. Because nothing is set into it, the ring resizes easily, takes an engraving cleanly inside and will pair with any wedding band chosen later, including a full eternity if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMetal options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Rose gold reads soft and modern against a cushion and is the warmest of the three golds. Yellow gold is the more traditional pairing. White gold and sterling silver make the claws recede so the outline of the stone is all you see. Every metal is finished by hand in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRing size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCustom orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe make every ring to order, which means the design can be adjusted. Ask us about a hidden halo, a pave shank, a square cushion instead of elongated, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an elongated cushion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a cushion cut with a stretched length to width ratio, so the outline is a soft rectangle rather than a near square. It covers more finger for the same weight than a square cushion and flatters the hand by drawing the eye lengthwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does length to width ratio matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause carat weight measures mass, not size on the hand. Two stones of the same weight can look noticeably different depending on how the rough was cut, and a longer ratio spreads the same weight across a larger visible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a cushion cut sparkle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts larger facets give broad slow flashes of light rather than the fine rapid scintillation of a round brilliant. Many people describe the effect as candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a plain band make the diamond look bigger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With no accents beside it the eye has nothing to measure the centre stone against, and a narrow shank makes the head look proportionally larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a lab grown diamond a real diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive a certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included with every order at no additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich metal is best for daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14K 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy a lab grown diamond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur services\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIGI certificate of the center stone included free with every ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in the metal, carat weight and size you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull range of US ring sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom design and matching wedding bands on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand finishing and quality inspection before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure insured worldwide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mapple Gems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple 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. 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