Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond East West Solitaire Ring, E Color VVS2

Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond East West Solitaire Ring

An emerald cut lab grown diamond held in four claws and set east to west, lying across the finger rather than along it, on a plain slim band. This is a single decision that changes everything about how the ring reads. An emerald cut set the conventional way is one of the most traditional things in jewellery. Turned ninety degrees it becomes unmistakably contemporary, sits lower and flatter against the hand, and its long parallel step facets now run across the finger so they catch light from a completely different direction as you move. Nothing else has been added because nothing else is needed. The band is bare and the gallery is open. E colour, VVS2 clarity, free IGI certificate. Made to order in Surat in ten metals and four carat weights.

Center stone details

• Stone type: Lab grown diamond
• Shape: Emerald cut, step faceted with cropped corners
• Colour: E
• Clarity: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent
• Symmetry: Excellent
• Carat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat
• Setting: Four claws gripping the cropped corners, set east to west
• Certification: IGI certificate included at no extra cost

Band details

• Profile: Slim rounded shank, plain and polished
• Finish: High polish throughout, no accent stones
• Gallery: Open beneath the stone so light passes under the pavilion
• Comfort: Low setting height, sits flat across the finger

Metal options

Available in 925 sterling silver, 10K yellow gold, 10K rose gold, 10K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 14K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold and 18K white gold. Step cut stones show their body colour more openly than brilliants, so a white metal keeps the emerald reading icy while yellow and rose gold lend it warmth. For daily wear 14K is harder than 18K and better protects the corners of a step cut stone.

Ring size

Every ring is made to your finger size, so choose your size at checkout. If you are unsure, measure the inside diameter of a ring you already wear or ask us for a free size guide before ordering.

Custom orders

We can set the emerald north to south instead, add pave along the shoulders, set a hidden halo beneath the stone, or use a bezel rather than claws. For any other customization request please contact us at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and we will quote it before you order.

Frequently asked questions

What does east west mean?
The stone is set with its long axis running across the finger rather than along it. On an elongated shape like an emerald cut it is an immediately noticeable change and one of the clearest ways to make a classic cut look modern.

Does an east west emerald cut look smaller?
It reads differently rather than smaller. Set north to south the stone lengthens the finger. Set east to west it emphasises width across the hand and tends to look broader and more substantial, particularly on a slim finger.

Why does an emerald cut sparkle less than a round?
It is cut with long parallel steps rather than many small facets, so it produces wide mirror like flashes instead of fine glitter. That open surface is also why clarity matters more, and why we set only VVS2 stones.

Will a wedding band sit flush against it?
Yes. The shank is slim, straight and free of settings, and the stone sits low, so a straight band meets it cleanly.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes. Same carbon structure, hardness and brilliance as a mined diamond. Only the origin differs.

Do I get a certificate?
Yes. A free IGI certificate for the centre stone comes with every order, listing colour, clarity, cut grade and carat weight.

How long does it take to make?
Production usually takes ten to fourteen working days, plus shipping time to your address.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives the same hardness, brilliance and fire as a mined stone at a fraction of the price, which matters especially for an emerald cut. Its open table shows inclusions readily, so high clarity is essential, and VVS2 at 4 or 5 carat is only achievable at this price as a lab grown diamond. Every centre stone we set is independently certified.

Our services

• Free IGI certificate for the centre stone
• Free tracked worldwide shipping
• Made to order in your exact ring size
• Lifetime prong check plus cleaning
• Thirty day return window
• Secure packaging in a presentation box

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a made to order fine jewellery workshop in Surat, India, one of the world's main diamond cutting centres. We set lab grown diamonds and moissanite in solid gold and sterling silver, making each piece only after it is ordered, which keeps prices low without holding stock. Questions before you buy are welcome at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact.

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