Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring in a Lotus Claw Setting

Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring in a Lotus Claw Setting

A round brilliant lab grown diamond held in claws that each split into two curved leaves as they rise, so the stone sits inside what looks like a flower opening rather than on top of four metal posts. The band beneath is a plain polished shank with no stones.

What makes this head work is that the leaves are cut from the same piece of metal as the claw and curve outward away from the stone, not inward across it. A conventional claw has to bend over the crown to hold the diamond, and that bent tip is the part you see from above. Here the gripping tip stays small and the decorative part of the metal curls away from the girdle, so the head reads as substantial from the side while covering no more of the stone from above than a plain four claw setting would.

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 claws, each opening into a pair of curved leaves below the stone
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Band details

The shank is a plain polished band, round in section and even in width, carrying no stones. It rises directly into the base of the lotus head with no gallery rail between, which keeps the profile clean and lets the shape of the setting read clearly from the side.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold is shown here and is the strongest choice for a shaped head, because the curves need shadow to be legible and warm metal casts the most. Rose gold does the same slightly more softly. White gold and sterling silver reduce the leaves to a faint outline, so the ring reads as a plain solitaire from most angles.

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 diamonds set into the leaves, a hidden halo, a pave shank, a plain basket, a different centre shape, an engraving inside 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

What is a lotus claw setting?
Each claw divides into curved leaves below the stone, so the head looks like a flower opening around the diamond. The gripping tip stays small while the decorative metal curls away from the stone.

Does the shaped head cover more of the diamond?
No. The leaves curve outward away from the girdle rather than across the crown, so from above the ring shows no more metal than a plain four claw setting.

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, and it is the only cut with a full internationally agreed cut grade.

Why pair a decorative head with a plain band?
So the ring has one idea rather than two. The head carries all the detail, and the plain shank stays easy to resize and simple to pair with a wedding band.

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 clean a shaped head?
Warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush worked up into the head from underneath. An open setting like this is easier to clean than a solid basket because you can reach the back of the stone.

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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