Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Micro Pave Shank and Hidden Halo

Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Micro Pave Shank and Hidden Halo

A radiant cut lab grown diamond in double claws above a shank set with micro pave, with a hidden halo of pave circling the basket underneath. This is the combination most people picture when they say modern engagement ring, and every element in it is doing a specific job.

The micro pave keeps the band bright without adding width. The hidden halo lifts the centre stone slightly and puts light directly beneath it, which matters on a radiant because the cut throws its fire downward as well as up. And the double claws hold the cropped corners without covering them. Taken together the ring looks larger and brighter than the carat weight alone would suggest, which is exactly what this construction is for.

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 double claw prongs on a pave collared basket
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Micro pave round brilliant lab grown diamonds along the top of the shank
• Hidden halo of pave set diamonds circling the basket beneath the centre stone
• Accents matched to the center stone for color and clarity
• Each stone set in its own bead seat by hand

Band details

The shank is a fine band carrying a single micro pave row on its upper face, plain and smooth on the underside. Because the pave stones are small the band stays narrow, which is what makes the radiant read as large against it. The plain underside keeps the ring comfortable and simple to resize.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. White gold and sterling silver are the sharpest choice here, because they let the pave, the hidden halo and the centre stone read as one continuous field of white light. Yellow gold outlines each element separately. Rose gold softens the whole ring. 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 an oval or cushion centre in the same setting, a plain shank, no hidden halo, a different carat weight, an engraving inside the band 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 hidden halo?
A ring of small diamonds set around the basket beneath the centre stone, facing outward rather than upward. It is invisible from directly above and adds a bright collar when the ring is seen in profile.

Does a hidden halo make the stone look bigger?
Slightly, and more importantly it lifts the stone so light reaches the pavilion. On a radiant, which throws fire downward as well as up, that extra light under the stone genuinely increases the brightness you see from above.

What is micro pave?
Pave set with very small stones held by tiny raised beads of metal. It gives a continuous line of sparkle without adding bulk, which is why it suits a narrow band.

Do micro pave stones fall out?
Not when set properly. Each sits in its own seat held by beads. We inspect every setting under magnification before dispatch and recommend a check every couple of years, as with any pave ring.

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.

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