Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with a Hidden Halo and Station Set Accents

Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with a Hidden Halo and Station Set Accents

An emerald cut lab grown diamond with a hidden halo wrapping the basket, on a shank carrying individual round diamonds set at intervals rather than in a continuous line. Each accent sits in its own small setting with clear polished metal on either side.

Setting accents as separate stations rather than as pave changes what the ring does at a distance. A pave shank returns a single continuous glitter, which is bright but undifferentiated, and from more than an arm away it reads as a shiny band. Stations return distinct points of light that appear and disappear separately as the hand moves, so the eye registers movement rather than brightness. It is the difference between a strip light and a row of candles, and on a step cut centre stone, which itself gives broad slow flashes rather than fast sparkle, the slower rhythm of stations is the better match.

Center stone details

• Shape: Emerald cut, rectangular step cut with cropped corners
• 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 claws on a raised basket, set north to south
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Hidden halo of round brilliant lab grown diamonds pave set around the basket
• Individual round brilliant diamonds station set at intervals along both shoulders
• Each station held in its own claw setting with polished metal between
• Matched to the center stone in color and clarity

Band details

The shank is slim and evenly rounded, with the station settings sitting low into its upper surface so the profile stays smooth. Between the stations the metal is left plain and polished, which is what makes each stone read as a separate point of light.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold is shown here and it makes the stations read purely as light with no metal colour marking the gaps. Yellow and rose gold do the opposite, drawing a warm line between each accent so the spacing itself becomes part of the design.

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 for continuous pave instead of stations, wider or tighter spacing, no hidden halo, a coloured gemstone halo, an east to west orientation or a matching wedding band with the same station rhythm. 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 station set mean?
Each accent diamond sits in its own separate setting with plain metal between it and the next, rather than in a continuous pave row. The stones read as individual points of light instead of a single glitter.

Why choose stations over pave?
Stations give a quieter, more deliberate look, they suit a step cut centre stone whose own flashes are broad and slow, and there is less fine setting to keep clean.

What is a hidden halo?
A ring of small diamonds set around the basket beneath the centre stone. Invisible from above, so the ring keeps a clean outline, and visible as a line of light from the side.

Why does an emerald cut look so clear?
It is a step cut with long parallel facets arranged like stairs, so instead of fine sparkle you get broad flashes and an open view straight into the stone.

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.

Can this ring be resized?
Yes. The stations stop before the base of the shank, leaving a plain section for a jeweler to cut and adjust.

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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