Round Cut Lab Grown Diamond Six Paddle Claw Cathedral Solitaire, E Color VVS2

Round Cut Lab Grown Diamond Six Paddle Claw Cathedral Solitaire

A round brilliant lab grown diamond held by six claws finished as flat paddles rather than tapered points, on a cathedral band. Most claws narrow as they rise and end in a small rounded tip that is meant to go unnoticed. These end in broad flattened pads that press down onto the crown of the stone, so from directly above you see six clean rectangles arranged evenly around the diamond. It is a deliberate look, and it holds a large stone more firmly than fine tips because the bearing surface is wider. The shoulders rise into a cathedral arch to lift the stone. Nothing else is added. No halo, no hidden halo, no pave, no accent stones. This is the plainest round solitaire in the collection and everything about it rests on the proportion of the stone and the shape of the six claws. E colour, VVS2 clarity, free IGI certificate. 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: Six flat paddle tipped claws on a cathedral arch, no halo
• Certification: IGI certificate included at no extra cost

Band details

A slim plain band that rises into a cathedral arch at the shoulders and runs unbroken around the rest of the finger. No stones, engraving or milgrain.

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. On a design with no accent stones at all the metal is the entire setting. Yellow and rose gold make the six paddles read clearly as a pattern against the stone. White gold and sterling silver let them recede so the diamond appears held by almost nothing.

Ring size

Every ring is made to your finger size, so choose your size at checkout. The plain shank is one of the easiest designs to resize later. Ask us for a free size guide if you are unsure.

Custom orders

We can use tapered claws instead of paddles, four claws rather than six, add a hidden halo, add pave to the shoulders, or set the head flat rather than on a cathedral arch. 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

What is a paddle claw?
A claw finished as a broad flat pad rather than a fine tapered point. It covers slightly more of the stone and is clearly visible from above, and it grips a large diamond more securely because the bearing surface is wider.

How is this different from your other six claw round rings?
One has a petal basket with a hidden diamond underneath, one has a raised hidden halo collar with pave, one has graduated shared prong accents on the band, and one uses curved tulip petals as its claws. This has none of those. It is the plain version, distinguished only by the flat paddle claw tips and the cathedral arch.

Why six claws instead of four?
Six hold a round brilliant more securely and preserve its perfectly round outline, which four claws slightly square off. On larger stones the extra support matters.

What is a cathedral setting?
The shoulders of the band rise in an arch to meet the head rather than joining it flat. It lifts the stone and lets light in from beneath.

Does this ring have any hidden detail?
No. It is deliberately plain from every angle, which is unusual in a collection where most rings carry something under the stone.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes. Same carbon structure, hardness and brilliance as a mined diamond. Only the origin differs.

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

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives the same hardness, brilliance and fire as a mined stone at a fraction of the price, which is what makes a certified 4 or 5 carat round brilliant achievable. It is created without mining, so there is no excavation and no doubt about origin.

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 and moissanite 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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