Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Bright Cut Pave Band

Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Bright Cut Pave Band

A round brilliant lab grown diamond in four slim claws on a band pave set with small diamonds along the shoulders. The accents sit in a shallow channel whose walls have been cut back and polished to a mirror finish rather than left as plain metal.

That cut back wall is what bright cut pave means, and it is the reason a good pave band looks noticeably brighter than a cheap one using the same stones. The setter cuts the metal beside each diamond at an angle and polishes it until it reflects, so every accent is flanked by two tiny mirrors that bounce light back into the stone from the sides. The diamonds appear larger than they are and the row keeps its brilliance in dull indoor light, where flat walled pave goes grey. It takes longer to do and cannot be faked with polishing compound afterwards.

Center stone details

• Shape: Round brilliant cut, fifty seven facets
• 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 slim claws on an open basket
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Round brilliant cut lab grown diamonds pave set along both shoulders
• Set in a shallow channel with bright cut polished walls that reflect light back into each stone
• Held by fine raised beads with the metal between them cut away
• Matched to the center stone in color and clarity

Band details

The shank is slim and even in width, carrying the bright cut pave along the upper shoulders and running plain from there to the base. The plain lower section keeps the ring comfortable against the finger and leaves room for future resizing.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold is shown here and warm polished channel walls give the pave a golden edge that outlines each stone. Rose gold does the same more softly. White gold and sterling silver give the brightest possible result from bright cut work, because the reflecting walls stay colourless and add no tint to the light they return.

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 for a plain shank, full eternity pave, a hidden halo, six claws instead of four, a different centre shape or a matching bright cut 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 bright cut pave?
The metal walls beside each accent diamond are cut at an angle and polished to a mirror finish, so they reflect light back into the stones. The row looks brighter and the individual diamonds look larger than plain walled pave of the same size.

Why is a round brilliant the most popular cut?
Its fifty seven facets are proportioned specifically to return light through the top of the stone, so it produces more sparkle than any other shape. It is also the only cut with a full internationally agreed cut grade.

Does a round diamond look smaller than an oval of the same weight?
Slightly, yes, because a round holds more of its weight in depth. What it gives back is brilliance, which no elongated shape quite matches.

Will the pave stones stay secure?
Yes, when set properly. Each accent sits in a cut seat under raised beads. As with any pave ring we recommend a check every couple of years.

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.

How do I keep a pave band bright?
Warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft brush every few weeks. Film from soap and hand cream collects under small stones and is the usual reason a pave shank looks dull.

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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