Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Milgrain Edged Pave Band

Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Milgrain Edged Pave Band

A radiant cut lab grown diamond is set low on a band that carries a row of pave with a line of milgrain beading running along each side of it. That beading is the detail worth noticing. It frames the pave the way a border frames a print, and it is what stops a modern pave shank from looking machine made.

The centre stone is held in four claws set close to the shank, so the ring sits unusually flat on the finger. Combined with the narrow band and the fine beadwork the whole piece reads as something considered rather than something scaled up.

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 claw prongs set low so the stone sits close to the finger
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Single row of round brilliant lab grown diamonds pave set along the top of the shank
• Milgrain beading worked along both edges of the pave row by hand
• Accents matched to the center stone for color and clarity
• Each stone held in its own bead seat

Band details

The shank is a narrow band whose upper face is given to the pave row and whose two outer edges carry the milgrain. The lower half of the band is left plain and smooth so it sits comfortably and can be resized. The low setting height means the ring passes easily under gloves and sleeves.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold makes the milgrain beading catch light and read clearly as a border. Rose gold warms the whole shank. White gold and sterling silver make the beading crisper and give the ring an Art Deco character. 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 emerald centre on the same band, a hidden halo, a different carat weight, milgrain carried all the way around, an engraving inside the shank or a matching milgrain 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 milgrain?
Milgrain is a border of tiny raised metal beads run along an edge with a hand tool. It was standard finishing in Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco jewellery, and it softens a hard edge by scattering light along it.

Why set the stone so low?
A low setting is more comfortable, less likely to catch and less likely to be knocked. It also keeps the ring visually calm, because the diamond sits within the line of the band rather than standing above it.

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 gives the clean outline of an emerald cut with the fire of a round brilliant.

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.

Does the milgrain wear away?
Only very slowly, and only where the ring rubs against other surfaces. It can be re-cut by a jeweller if it ever softens after many years of wear.

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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