Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Alternating Marquise and Round Spaced Accents

Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Alternating Marquise and Round Spaced Accents

An oval cut lab grown diamond in four claws on a fine band, with marquise and round diamonds alternating along each shoulder and set at intervals rather than packed together. Polished metal separates every accent from the next.

There is a proportion that governs whether shoulder stones flatter a centre diamond or fight it, and it is roughly a tenth. Accents much below a tenth of the centre stone's width read as texture and disappear at arm's length. Accents much above it start to be counted individually, and the eye begins comparing them to the main stone instead of being led toward it. The marquises here sit right at that boundary, which is why they register as distinct shapes when you look closely but still fall away the moment you step back and let the oval take over.

Center stone details

• Shape: Oval cut, elongated brilliant
• 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 an open basket
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Marquise and round brilliant lab grown diamonds alternating along both shoulders
• Set at intervals with polished metal between each stone
• Marquise accents laid lengthwise so their points follow the line of the band
• Matched to the center stone in color and clarity

Band details

The shank is fine and rounded, with the alternating accents set low into its upper surface along the shoulders and the base left plain. Because the stones are spaced rather than continuous, the band keeps a light open look despite carrying two different shapes.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold is shown here and the warm gaps between stones are what let you read the alternating pattern at a glance. Rose gold does the same more softly. White gold and sterling silver close the visual gaps so the shoulders read as one broken line of light rather than as two repeating shapes.

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, larger or smaller accents, tighter spacing, a hidden halo, a different centre shape or a matching wedding band that repeats the pattern. 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

How big should accent stones be next to a centre diamond?
Around a tenth of the centre stone's width is the usual balance point. Much smaller and they read as texture. Much larger and the eye starts comparing them to the main stone rather than being led toward it.

Why alternate two shapes?
A single repeated shape reads as texture and the eye passes over it. Alternating a pointed marquise with a round gives the shoulders a rhythm and a direction toward the centre stone.

Will the marquise accents catch on clothing?
No. Each sits low in the top surface of the shank with its points held under filed claw tips, so nothing stands proud of the band.

Does an oval look bigger than a round diamond?
Yes. It spreads the same carat weight over a longer surface, so it presents a larger face on the hand and lengthens the finger.

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 accents 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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