Oval Lab Grown Diamond High Set Four Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring in Silver, 10K, 14K and 18K Gold

An oval laboratory grown diamond raised high on four slender claws above a slim, plain band. The tall head lets light pour into the stone from every side, so this is the brightest and most dramatic of our plain oval solitaires.

At a glance

• Centre stone: Oval brilliant laboratory grown diamond
• Carat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat
• Colour and clarity: E colour, VVS2 clarity
• Certificate: IGI, included free
• Setting: High set four claw solitaire on a slim 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

Why a high setting

The higher a diamond sits, the more light can enter through its sides as well as its top, and the more it sparkles. A high set solitaire also makes the stone the unmistakable focus of the hand and leaves plenty of room beneath for a straight wedding band. The trade off is a little more height, which is why we shape the claws and gallery carefully so the ring still feels secure and comfortable.

How it differs from our other oval solitaires

Our classic four claw solitaire sits lower for stacking, our cathedral solitaire lifts the stone on arches, and our split shank solitaire divides the band. This one keeps a slim straight band and lifts the oval higher for maximum brilliance.

The oval brilliant

An oval carries brilliant faceting in an elongated outline. It looks larger for its carat weight than a round because more of its surface faces up, and it lengthens the finger. A well proportioned oval, like the ones we choose, keeps any darker bow tie across its centre soft and small.

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. On a slim band with a tall head, 10K and 14K gold offer the best strength. 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 claws are shaped and set by hand to your oval, and the ring is finished for your carat weight and finger size. Allow two to three weeks for making, plus shipping.

Looking after it

Warm water, mild washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush. Brush under the head, where lotion collects. Take it off for the gym, gardening and swimming, and avoid knocking the raised head.

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.

Does a high setting catch on things? Slightly more than a low one. The claws are rounded to reduce snagging.

Will a wedding band sit flush? Yes. The raised head leaves room for a straight band underneath.

Can I have it set lower? Yes. Tell us at checkout and we will lower the head.

Can it be resized? Yes, freely.

• All payments are processed securely through PayPal, one of the world's most trusted payment gateways
• Pay with your PayPal balance, or with any major credit or debit card through PayPal's secure checkout
• No PayPal account required — guest checkout available
• PayPal Purchase Protection applies to eligible orders