Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Slim Pave Shank

Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring on a Slim Pave Shank

An oval cut lab grown diamond in four claws on a slim band pave set with small round diamonds. No halo, no hidden halo, no shaping. The centre stone sits low and the shank is kept narrow so the oval carries the ring entirely on its own.

Which means the cut of that oval matters more here than in any halo design, and the thing to understand about an oval is the bow tie. Every oval has one, a dark band across the middle of the stone where the pavilion facets fail to return light straight up to the eye, and it is a consequence of stretching a round outline rather than a fault in a particular stone. What separates a good oval from a poor one is how faint that band is and whether it holds still. Well proportioned stones like the ones we use keep it soft enough that it reads as depth, not as a shadow, and it fills in as the hand moves.

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 claw prongs on an open basket, set low to the finger
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Round brilliant cut lab grown diamonds pave set along the shank
• Bead set flush into the top surface with the base of the band left plain
• Sized small deliberately so they never compete with the centre stone
• Matched to the center stone in color and clarity

Band details

The shank is slim, evenly rounded on the inside and pave set along its upper length. Because the head is low and the band narrow, the ring sits close to the finger and slides under a glove or a shirt cuff without catching.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold is shown here and is the usual choice for a high colour stone, since a white setting adds no warmth to the diamond. Yellow gold gives a classic contrast and outlines each pave stone. Rose gold sits between the two and flatters warmer skin tones.

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, a plain shank, double claws, a wider band, a different centre shape, an engraving inside or a matching pave 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 a bow tie in an oval diamond?
A faint dark band across the centre of the stone, caused by the way light behaves in a stretched brilliant outline. Every oval has one. In a well cut stone it is soft and fills in as the hand moves.

How do I judge the cut of an oval?
Look at how even the light is across the face and how faint the bow tie is, then look at the length to width ratio, which is what decides whether the stone reads as a long slim oval or a rounder one.

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

Why is the pave kept small?
So it supports the centre stone instead of competing with it. Larger accents would draw the eye down the band and make the oval look smaller by comparison.

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 base of the shank is left free of stones for exactly that reason.

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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