Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with a Sculpted Petal Basket on a Fine Band

Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with a Sculpted Petal Basket on a Fine Band

An oval cut lab grown diamond held in claws above a basket carved into overlapping petals, on a fine plain band. There are no accent stones anywhere on the ring. The only decoration is the shaped metal under the diamond, and you see it from the side rather than from above.

The basket is the cage that sits between the stone and the shank, and on most rings it is treated as pure structure, four plain walls doing a job nobody is meant to look at. Carving it into petals turns that structure into the detail of the ring. It also removes weight without weakening anything, because the openings between the petals sit exactly where a basket carries no load, which means more light reaches the pavilion of the diamond from below. It is decoration that works harder than pave, and unlike pave it will never need a stone re-tightened.

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: Claw set on a sculpted open basket carved into overlapping petals
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is fine, plain and rounded, with a mirror polish and no stones. It rises cleanly into the base of the petal basket without a gallery rail, so the carved detail is the only thing that breaks the line of the ring in profile.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold is shown here and it is the best choice for this design, because carved detail needs shadow to read and warm metal throws the most visible shadow. Rose gold does the same slightly more softly. White gold and sterling silver flatten the carving, so if you want the petals to be obvious we would steer you toward gold.

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 a hidden halo set into the petals, a pave shank, a plain basket, a different centre shape, a heavier band, an engraving inside or a matching wedding band. 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 is the basket on a ring?
It is the cage of metal between the centre stone and the shank that holds the claws and supports the diamond. On most rings it is plain. Here it is carved into overlapping petals so it becomes a feature.

Does the carving weaken the setting?
No. The openings sit where a basket carries no structural load, so the head is as strong as a solid one while using less metal and letting more light through.

Why choose a carved basket instead of a hidden halo?
Both add interest to the profile of the ring. A carved basket does it in metal alone, which means nothing to keep clean between stones and nothing that can ever loosen.

Does an oval look bigger than a round diamond?
Yes. An oval spreads the same carat weight over a longer surface, so it shows a larger face, and the elongated outline makes the finger look slimmer.

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.

How do I clean a carved basket?
Warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush, worked up into the openings from underneath. An open basket is far easier to clean than a solid one because you can reach the back of the stone.

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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