Round Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Carved Twig Band

Round Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring on a Carved Twig Band

A round brilliant lab grown diamond in four claws on a band carved as a bare twig, with small buds and a single round accent diamond set where a shoot leaves the branch.

A twig band is harder to make convincing than a leaf band, because a twig has no symmetry to fall back on. The bark texture has to change along the length, the diameter has to swell and thin the way a real branch does, and the small side shoots have to leave the main stem at plausible angles rather than at regular intervals. All of that is worked by hand after casting, which is why no two rings in this design are quite identical. Above it sits the most regular object in jewellery, a round brilliant cut to measured ideal proportions, held in four plain claws that make no attempt to look organic. The contrast is the design. The single accent diamond set into one shoot reads as a bud rather than as a shoulder stone, which is why it is placed off centre rather than mirrored on both sides.

Center stone details

• Stone type: lab grown diamond
• Shape: round brilliant cut
• Carat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout
• Color grade: E
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Cut and polish: excellent
• Symmetry: excellent
• Setting: four claws on an open basket

Accent stone details

• Round brilliant accent diamonds set into the carved shoots beside the head
• Color grade: E to F
• Clarity grade: VS or better

Band details

The shank is carved as a bare twig with hand worked bark texture, swelling and thinning along its length. The inside is smoothed and comfort rounded so only the outer surface is textured.

Metal options

Choose 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K or 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Every metal is fully hallmarked. White gold is shown in the photographs, where the bark texture reads as fine shadow against the polished head.

Ring size

The ring is made to your finger size. Select your size at checkout. If you are unsure, we will send you a printable size guide before we begin work.

Custom orders

We can change the carat weight, add more buds, remove the accent stones, or carve a matching shaped wedding band that nests against the twig. Write to us through https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and our workshop will prepare a quotation and a rendering before any metal is cut.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond
Yes. It has the same carbon crystal structure, hardness and optical behaviour as a mined diamond and is graded on the same scales by the same laboratories.

Does the ring come with a certificate
Yes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included at no extra charge.

Will the bark texture wear smooth
The high points soften slightly with years of wear, which most owners like. We can recut the texture during a service if you prefer it sharp.

Is a textured band comfortable
Yes. The carving is on the outside only and the inner surface is polished smooth.

Why is the accent stone on one side
Because a real shoot does not leave a branch symmetrically. Placing it off centre is what keeps the twig from looking manufactured.

Can this ring be resized
Within about a size without disturbing the carving. For larger changes we remake the shank.

How long does the ring take to make
Each ring is made to order and hand carved, so allow sixteen to twenty working days before dispatch.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

Hand carving takes time, and lab grown material means paying for that work does not force a compromise on the stone. An E colour VVS2 round of two to five carats sits at the centre, with a traceable origin and no mining.

Our services

• IGI certificate for the center stone included at no extra cost
• Made to order in any size in our range
• Free resizing within the first year
• Insured worldwide shipping
• Lifetime cleaning and polishing
• Custom design service for changes to any element of this ring

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a jewellery workshop in Surat, India, the city where a large share of the world's diamonds are cut and polished. We grow, cut, grade and set in one place, which is why we can offer certified stones in fully hallmarked gold at workshop prices.

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