Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring with Pave Shoulders and Four Claw Setting

Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring with Pave Shoulders and Four Claw Setting

A round brilliant cut lab grown diamond in four claws, on a slim band set with round pave diamonds down both shoulders. This is the design most people picture when they think of an engagement ring, and there is a reason it has not changed much in a century. The round brilliant returns more light than any other cut because its facet pattern was calculated for exactly that, and a four claw setting covers less of the stone than six claws while still holding a round shape securely. The pave shoulders add a line of light either side without taking attention from the centre, and stop before the base so the ring stays comfortable and easy to resize. Nothing here is unusual. It is simply the version that works. Free IGI certificate for the centre stone. Made to order in Surat in ten metals and four carat weights.

Center stone details

• Stone type: Lab grown diamond
• Shape: Round brilliant
• Colour: E
• Clarity: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent
• Symmetry: Excellent
• Carat options: 2, 3, 4 and 5 carat
• Setting: Four claw in an open basket, no halo
• Certification: IGI certificate for the centre stone included at no extra cost

Accent stones and band

Round brilliant pave diamonds run down both shoulders of a slim band, each held in its own bead of raised metal with a fine bright cut edge alongside. The pave stops before the base so the lower shank stays plain polished metal. The basket beneath the centre stone is left open with no hidden halo.

Metal options

Available in 925 sterling silver, 10K yellow gold, 10K rose gold, 10K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold, 14K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold and 18K white gold. Yellow gold, as photographed, gives a warm frame that makes a colourless diamond look brighter still. White gold and sterling silver blend the pave into the band so the shoulders read as continuous light. Rose gold is the softest of the three.

Ring size

Every ring is made to your finger size, so choose your size at checkout. Because the lower third of the shank is plain, resizing is straightforward without disturbing the pave. Ask us for a free size guide if you are unsure.

Custom orders

We can add a hidden halo, use six claws instead of four, run the pave the whole way round as a full eternity shank, remove it entirely for a plain band, or change the shape to oval, cushion or emerald. For any other customization request please contact us at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and we will quote it before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the round brilliant still the most popular cut?
Because its fifty seven facet arrangement was mathematically worked out to return the maximum amount of light to the eye. No other cut sparkles harder for its size, and none is more forgiving of ordinary lighting.

Four claws or six?
Four covers less of the diamond and gives a cleaner, more modern look. Six spreads the pressure further and is marginally more secure. For a round stone either is genuinely safe, so it comes down to appearance. We can build this ring with six on request.

Why does the pave stop partway?
It keeps the underside of the band smooth against the finger and leaves clean metal for a jeweller to work with if the ring is ever resized. Full eternity pave looks impressive but complicates both.

Is there a hidden halo?
No. The basket is open and plain. We can add one as a custom order if you want extra sparkle in profile.

Will the pave stones fall out?
Each sits in its own raised bead of metal and every setting is checked before shipping. We also offer a lifetime prong and pave check, so you can send the ring back at any time for tightening.

Do I get a certificate?
Yes. A free IGI certificate for the centre stone comes with every order, listing colour, clarity, cut and carat weight.

What is the difference between a lab grown and a mined diamond?
Only where it was made. A lab grown diamond is carbon in the same crystal structure with the same hardness, refractive index and grading scales, and IGI grades both the same way.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond is chemically and optically the same as a mined one, graded on the same scales by the same laboratories, at a fraction of the price. The round brilliant is where that gap is most obvious, because it is the cut where mined prices climb fastest with carat weight. A VVS2 E colour round at 4 or 5 carat is simply not a realistic purchase in mined material for most people. It is grown rather than excavated, so there is no mining involved and the origin is never in question.

Our services

• Free IGI certificate for the centre stone
• Free tracked worldwide shipping
• Made to order in your exact ring size
• Lifetime prong check plus cleaning
• Thirty day return window
• Secure packaging in a presentation box

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a made to order fine jewellery workshop in Surat, India, one of the world's main diamond cutting centres. We set lab grown diamonds, moissanite and coloured gemstones in solid gold and sterling silver, making each piece only after it is ordered, which keeps prices low without holding stock. Questions before you buy are welcome at https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact.

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