Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Hidden Halo Solitaire Ring with Slim Plain Band

Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Hidden Halo Solitaire Ring with Slim Plain Band

An emerald cut lab grown diamond held by four slender claws over a hidden halo, on a slim plain round band. Look at this ring from the front and it is a pure solitaire, nothing but the long step cut table and a clean line of gold. Turn it side on and a row of small pave diamonds appears in the basket beneath the stone, wrapped around the underside where only the wearer usually sees it. That is the whole idea of a hidden halo. It adds sparkle at the profile and lifts the centre stone slightly off the finger, without adding a single stone to the outline you see from above. Free IGI certificate for the centre stone. Made to order in Surat in ten metals and four carat weights.

Center stone details

• Stone type: Lab grown diamond
• Shape: Emerald cut
• Colour: E
• Clarity: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent
• Symmetry: Excellent
• Carat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat
• Setting: Four claw with a hidden pave halo in the basket
• Certification: IGI certificate for the centre stone included at no extra cost

Band details

A slim round band with a polished finish, unbroken all the way around and free of any stones. Kept deliberately narrow so the emerald cut looks larger by comparison. The only diamonds outside the centre stone are the hidden halo set into the basket.

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. Yellow gold, as photographed, warms the long open table of an emerald cut and gives the strongest contrast. White gold and sterling silver make the stone read icier and more colourless. Rose gold gives a softer, warmer look.

Ring size

Every ring is made to your finger size, so choose your size at checkout. The plain band resizes easily later if you need it. Ask us for a free size guide if you are unsure.

Custom orders

We can remove the hidden halo for a plain basket, widen or narrow the band, change the shape to oval, radiant or cushion, or swap the centre for moissanite. 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 is a hidden halo?
A ring of small diamonds set into the basket directly under the centre stone, facing outward rather than upward. It is invisible from the top but catches light from every side view, and it is the reason this ring looks plain from above and detailed in profile.

Why does an emerald cut look bigger than its carat weight?
Because a step cut spreads its weight across a wide table rather than a deep pavilion. An emerald cut of a given carat weight covers noticeably more finger than a round of the same weight, so this design tends to look larger than the number suggests.

Does an emerald cut sparkle less?
It sparkles differently. Instead of the small rapid flashes of a brilliant cut, the long parallel steps produce broad flashes of light and dark that move across the stone as your hand moves. It is a calmer, more architectural effect.

Does clarity matter more in an emerald cut?
Yes. The open table acts like a window into the stone, so inclusions are easier to see than in a brilliant cut. This is why we set VVS2 here rather than a lower grade.

What is the difference between a lab grown and a mined diamond?
Only where it was made. A lab grown diamond is carbon in the same crystal structure with the same hardness, refractive index and grading scales. IGI grades both the same way.

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

Is a 4 or 5 carat emerald cut too large for daily wear?
It sits reasonably flat for its size because the hidden halo lifts it only slightly, and the corners of an emerald cut are cut off, which makes it less prone to snagging than a pointed shape.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond is chemically and optically the same as a mined one, graded on the same scales by the same laboratories, at a fraction of the price. That is what makes a VVS2 E colour emerald cut at 4 or 5 carat achievable. It is grown rather than excavated, so there is no mining involved and the origin is never in question.

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, moissanite and coloured gemstones 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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