Princess Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with Cathedral Setting and Hidden Halo, E Color VVS2

Princess Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with Cathedral Setting and Hidden Halo, E Color VVS2

A princess cut lab grown diamond held in four corner prongs on a cathedral shank, with a hidden halo of small round diamonds set around the basket where only the wearer sees it. The cathedral arms sweep up from the band to meet the head, which lifts the stone clear of the finger and gives the ring its architectural profile from the side. From above it is a clean square solitaire with nothing competing with the centre stone. Every diamond is a laboratory grown diamond, identical in carbon structure, hardness and brilliance to a mined diamond, graded E colour and VVS2 clarity. Each ring is made to order in our own Surat workshop and ships with a free IGI certificate for the centre stone.

Center stone details

• Stone type: Lab Grown Diamond
• Shape and cut: Princess cut, square outline with brilliant faceting
• Carat weight: 2 Carat, 3 Carat, 4 Carat or 5 Carat, selected above
• Color grade: E, colorless range
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Luster: Excellent
• Make and polish: Excellent
• Certification: Free IGI certificate for the centre stone, included with every order at no extra charge

Side stone details

• Stone type: Lab Grown Diamond
• Shape and cut: Round brilliant accents forming the concealed halo beneath the centre stone
• Color grade: E, colorless range
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Luster: Excellent
• Make and polish: Excellent
• Setting style: Four corner prongs on a cathedral shank, with bead set round diamonds around the hidden basket and a plain polished band

Metal options

This ring is made to order in ten metal choices, so you can match it to jewellery you already wear.

• 925 Sterling Silver
• 10K Yellow Gold, 10K Rose Gold, 10K White Gold
• 14K Yellow Gold, 14K Rose Gold, 14K White Gold
• 18K Yellow Gold, 18K Rose Gold, 18K White Gold

All gold options are solid gold, never plated or filled. White gold is finished with rhodium for a bright white surface. Yellow gold is the metal shown in the photographs and it frames the square outline warmly, while white gold makes the stone read as wider and brighter.

Ring size

Choose your ring size at checkout. We make every size from US 3 to US 13, including half sizes, at no additional cost. If you are unsure of the size, order anyway and contact us after checkout, we will help you confirm it before the ring goes into production.

Custom orders

Want the hidden halo removed, pave added along the cathedral arms, a wider or narrower band, a different centre shape, engraving inside the shank, or a matching wedding band that sits flush under the cathedral, we can make it. For any other customization request please contact us at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and we will quote it for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is a cathedral setting

A cathedral setting is one where the shoulders of the band arch upward to meet the centre stone, in the way the arches of a cathedral rise to meet a vault. It raises the stone, adds height and structure to the side profile, and gives extra metal supporting the head, which makes the setting feel substantial without adding bulk across the top of the finger.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond

Yes. A lab grown diamond is real diamond. It has the same carbon crystal structure, the same hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, the same refractive index and the same fire and brilliance as a mined diamond. The only difference is that it was grown in a controlled laboratory over a few weeks instead of underground over billions of years. No jeweller can tell the difference by eye, only specialist equipment reading growth patterns can separate the two.

Are the corners of a princess cut diamond vulnerable

The four corners are the thinnest points of a princess cut, which is exactly why this setting places a prong over each one. With the corners covered the stone is well protected for daily wear. As with any diamond ring, remove it for gym work, gardening and heavy lifting, and have the prongs checked every couple of years.

Does this ring come with a certificate

Yes. Every ring ships with a free IGI certificate for the centre stone. IGI is the International Gemological Institute, one of the largest independent diamond grading laboratories in the world. The certificate confirms the carat weight, the E colour grade, the VVS2 clarity grade and the laboratory grown origin. There is no extra charge for the certificate.

How does a princess cut compare with a round brilliant

A princess cut is a square stone with brilliant style faceting, so it keeps much of the fire of a round while presenting straight edges and sharp corners. Because less rough is lost in cutting a square, a princess typically costs less per carat than a round of the same quality. It also reads as more modern and geometric on the hand.

What does E colour VVS2 actually mean

E colour is the second highest grade on the diamond colour scale and sits inside the colourless range, so the diamond looks bright white with no warm or yellow tint. VVS2 means very very slightly included, the second highest clarity tier. Any inclusions are so small that a trained grader needs 10x magnification to find them and they are completely invisible to the naked eye.

How long will my order take and can I return it

Every piece is made to order, so nothing is pulled off a shelf. Production takes about 10 to 12 working days and shipping is 3 to 5 working days after that with tracked international courier. We accept returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in original condition.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives you a materially identical stone for a fraction of the price of a mined equivalent, which is what makes a 4 carat or 5 carat princess centre realistic on a normal budget. Because the origin of every stone is documented from the moment it is grown, a lab grown diamond is conflict free by definition. Growing a diamond also avoids the open pit excavation, land disruption and water use that mining a comparable stone requires, so the environmental cost is considerably lower. For most buyers the practical result is simple, a bigger and cleaner diamond, with a paper trail you can actually verify.

Our services

• Free IGI certificate for the centre stone on every order
• Free shipping worldwide with tracking
• Made to order in any US ring size from 3 to 13 including half sizes
• Free resizing assistance and 30 day returns and exchanges
• Custom design service for changes to stone shape, setting, band width and engraving
• Lifetime cleaning and maintenance guidance for your ring

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a made to order fine jewellery workshop based in Surat, India, the city that cuts and polishes the majority of the world's diamonds. We design and hand finish every lab grown diamond piece in house rather than reselling stock, which is why every ring on this store can be adjusted to the metal, carat weight and size you actually want. Our team works only with laboratory grown and certified stones, and every order is inspected and photographed before it leaves the workshop. For questions about this ring or a fully custom commission, reach us at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact.

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