{"product_id":"oval-cut-lab-grown-diamond-plain-band-solitaire-ring","title":"Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring on a Plain Band in Silver, 10K, 14K and 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval laboratory grown diamond in four claws on a slim polished band, with an open basket underneath and nothing else anywhere on the ring. No halo, no hidden stones, no pave. It is the most asked for engagement ring shape in the most asked for setting, and there is nowhere for a poor stone to hide in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre stone: Oval brilliant laboratory grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and clarity: E colour, VVS2 clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: IGI, included free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Four claw oval on an open basket, slim plain shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent stones: None, the centre stone stands alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetals: 925 silver, 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade: To order in Surat, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy an oval\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn oval brilliant spreads its weight along the finger instead of down into the stone. At the same carat weight it covers more of the hand than a round, and its long outline lengthens the finger. A 2 carat oval here measures roughly 9 by 6.5 millimetres, a 3 carat about 11 by 7.5, and a 5 carat closer to 13.5 by 9.5 millimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe open basket\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeneath the stone the setting is a cage rather than a cup, so light can enter from the sides and underneath as well as through the table. That is most of the reason an oval in an open setting looks livelier than the same stone set into closed metal, and it is also why the ring is easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA plain band makes the stone look larger\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eye judges size by comparison. Put a 3 carat oval on a wide paved shank and it has competition; put the same stone on a narrow polished band and it is the only thing to look at. A plain band also resizes freely, never needs its stones checked, and sits flush against a wedding ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat laboratory grown means here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold is photographed here, and warm metal against a colourless oval is the classic pairing for this setting. On a band this narrow, 10K and 14K keep their shape better over years of wear than 18K. White gold is rhodium plated and will want replating every one to two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEvery centre stone arrives IGI certified\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. On a plain solitaire the certificate matters more than on any other ring we make, because the stone is the entire design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the bow tie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery oval can show a bow tie, a dark band across the middle caused by the proportions of the cut rather than by colour or clarity. No certificate grades it, and with no pave or halo to distract from it, a bow tie on a plain solitaire is impossible to ignore. We check every oval by eye and reject the ones that show it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade to order in our own workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMapple Gems is a family run workshop in Surat, India, where most of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. The claws are placed to the individual stone, since every oval curves slightly differently, and they are drawn down at the points where the stone is widest so they hold without covering more than they have to. Allow two to three weeks for making, plus shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, mild washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush. Brush up through the open basket from underneath. This is one of the easiest rings we make to keep bright, because there is almost nothing on it to trap anything. Take it off for the gym, gardening and swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour and clarity is the diamond?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every centre stone is E colour and VVS2 clarity, on every metal and every carat weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the certificate really free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The IGI report for the centre stone is included in the price on every variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a wedding band sit flush against it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The shank is straight and narrow, so a matching plain band sits neatly beside it with no gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be resized?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, freely. The whole band is plain metal. One or two sizes either way is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a hidden halo later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not to this setting. If you want one, tell us before we make the ring and we will build the basket to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a thin band strong enough for a large stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, made properly. We use a heavier gauge than the width suggests and the head braces the top. For daily wear at 4 or 5 carat we would steer you toward 10K or 14K rather than silver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapple Gems","offers":[{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":61196268929164,"sku":"MG-OSB-139-925-2CT","price":752.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 3 Carat","offer_id":61196268961932,"sku":"MG-OSB-139-925-3CT","price":1352.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 4 Carat","offer_id":61196268994700,"sku":"MG-OSB-139-925-4CT","price":1752.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"925 Sterling Silver \/ 5 Carat","offer_id":61196269027468,"sku":"MG-OSB-139-925-5CT","price":2252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 2 Carat","offer_id":61196269060236,"sku":"MG-OSB-139-10KY-2CT","price":1533.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 3 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