Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Wire Thin Band

Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Wire Thin Band

A radiant cut lab grown diamond on a band drawn as fine as a shank can safely be made. In photographs the metal nearly disappears against the skin and the stone reads as though it were resting on the finger unsupported. That is the entire intention of the design.

There is a practical reason people choose a wire thin band beyond the look. A narrow shank leaves room to stack. Two or three slim bands sit alongside it without the finger looking crowded, and because the head is low the stack lies flat rather than propping the engagement ring up at an angle. It is the most flexible base to build a ring stack on.

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 on a low open basket
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is a very fine wire, round in profile and polished smooth, with no stones anywhere along it. We build it to a safe minimum thickness for the carat weight chosen and reinforce it where it meets the basket, which is the point that takes the most stress on any slim band.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold keeps a fine warm line visible against the skin. Rose gold blends closer to most skin tones and makes the band recede furthest. White gold and sterling silver read as a cool hairline. 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 a slightly wider shank, a hidden halo, a pave band, matching stacking bands, a different carat weight or an engraving inside the shank. 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

Is a wire thin band strong enough for daily wear?
Yes in 10K, 14K and 18K gold, which is why we recommend those metals for this design. We reinforce the shank where it meets the basket and build to a safe minimum thickness. Sterling silver is softer and better suited to occasional wear.

Does a thin band make the diamond look larger?
It does. The eye judges the stone against whatever sits beside it, so a narrow shank gives the centre nothing to compete with. It is the simplest way to gain apparent size without paying for more carat.

Can I stack other rings with it?
Yes, and this is one of the best bases for stacking. The narrow shank leaves room on the finger and the low head means stacked bands lie flat rather than tipping the ring.

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.

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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