Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Double Claw Corners

Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Double Claw Corners

A radiant cut lab grown diamond held by pairs of narrow claws at each of its four cropped corners, on a fine plain band. Eight claws in total, arranged as four pairs. It is a small engineering decision that changes how the ring looks from every angle.

Two narrow claws grip more securely than one thick claw of the same total metal, because the load is spread across two contact points instead of one. They also cover less of the stone. On a radiant, where the cropped corners are already the most visually interesting part of the outline, keeping the claws slim means you see the geometry of the cut rather than the hardware holding it.

Center stone details

• Shape: Radiant cut, rectangular outline with cropped corners
• 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 pairs of narrow claws, one pair on each cropped corner
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is a fine plain band that meets the basket without a cathedral rise, so the stone sits close to the finger. Nothing is set into it. Because the band carries no stones it resizes easily, takes an engraving cleanly inside and pairs with any wedding band chosen later.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold picks out the warm tones inside the crushed ice pattern of the radiant and makes the paired claws read clearly. Rose gold softens the rectangle. White gold and sterling silver keep everything cold and bright so the claws disappear. Every metal is finished by hand in our workshop.

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 about single claws instead of pairs, a hidden halo, a pave shank, an east west orientation, a different carat weight, an engraving inside the band 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

Why double claws?
Two narrow claws spread the holding force across two contact points rather than one, which grips more securely, and together they cover less of the stone than one thick claw would. On a cropped corner shape that means more of the outline stays visible.

What is a radiant cut diamond?
A radiant cut is a rectangular or square stone with cropped corners and a brilliant faceting pattern underneath. It combines the clean outline of an emerald cut with the fire of a round brilliant.

What does crushed ice mean?
It describes the light pattern inside many radiant cuts, where the facets break light into many small irregular shards rather than a few large flashes. It looks like sunlight on shaved ice.

Are the corners of a radiant fragile?
No. The corners are cropped rather than pointed, which is exactly why the cut was designed that way, and the paired claws sit directly on those flat corners where the stone is thickest.

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.

Which metal is best for daily wear?
14K and 18K gold are the most durable choices for a ring worn every day. 10K is harder still. Sterling silver is softer and suits gentler wear or a first ring.

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.

Pay over time with Affirm, Shop Pay or Klarna — 0% APR options available at checkout. All major cards and PayPal accepted.