Marquise Cut Lab Grown Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring in Silver, 10K, 14K and 18K Gold

A marquise laboratory grown diamond wrapped in a smooth, polished bezel, on a band that tapers gently to meet the stone. The bezel follows the marquise's long, pointed outline exactly, protecting its delicate tips while turning the whole head into a sleek, modern almond of light.

At a glance

• Centre stone: Marquise laboratory grown diamond
• Carat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat
• Colour and clarity: E colour, VVS2 clarity
• Certificate: IGI, included free
• Setting: Full bezel on a tapered band
• Accent stones: None, a true solitaire
• Metals: 925 silver, 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white
• Made: To order in Surat, India

The marquise

The marquise is a long, boat shaped diamond with pointed ends. Of all the diamond shapes it shows the most face up size for its weight, and it makes the finger look long and slender. Its two points are also its most vulnerable areas, which is exactly why a bezel suits it so well.

Why a bezel for a marquise

A bezel wraps the entire edge of the stone in metal, so both points are fully protected from knocks and chipping. There are no claws to catch, and the polished rim traces the marquise's elegant outline in a crisp line of gold. It is one of the most practical ways to wear this shape every day, and one of the most striking.

How it differs from our other marquise ring

Our marquise vintage cluster surrounds the stone with small round diamonds. This one is pure and minimal, a single marquise in a bezel.

What laboratory grown means here

A laboratory grown diamond is a diamond. It is crystallised carbon with the same cubic structure, the same 10 on the Mohs scale, the same refractive index of 2.42 and the same dispersion as a mined stone. Ours are grown by chemical vapour deposition and high pressure high temperature methods, then cut and polished by hand. This is not moissanite, not cubic zirconia and not a simulant. A gemmologist testing it will read diamond, because it is diamond.

Metals

Choose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold gives the bezel a warm, almost vintage glow, white gold is sleek and modern, and rose gold is soft. 10K is the hardest alloy, 14K is the everyday balance, and 18K is the richest colour but the softest metal. White gold is rhodium plated and will want replating every one to two years.

Every centre stone arrives IGI certified

The centre diamond is graded by IGI, the International Gemological Institute, and the certificate comes with the ring at no extra charge. It states the carat weight, the E colour grade, the VVS2 clarity grade, the measurements and the girdle inscription, and confirms in writing that the stone is laboratory grown.

Made to order in our own workshop

Mapple Gems is a family run workshop in Surat, India, where most of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. The bezel is formed to the exact outline of your marquise and burnished over its edge by hand, with extra care at the points. Allow two to three weeks for making, plus shipping.

Looking after it

Warm water, mild washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush. With no claws, a quick brush on the underside of the stone is enough. Take it off for the gym, gardening and swimming.

Questions we are asked

What colour and clarity is the diamond? Every centre stone is E colour and VVS2 clarity, on every metal and every carat weight. The IGI report in the box states both grades.

Are the points protected? Completely. The bezel covers both tips.

Can I have it set east west? Yes. Tell us at checkout and we will turn the stone.

Will a wedding band sit flush? A straight band sits close alongside the tapered shoulders.

Can it be resized? Yes, freely.

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