East-West Oval Lab-Grown Diamond Index Finger Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Product code: NN-17836
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Ring size (Vietnamese sizing)
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A women's index finger ring with a slim, tapering 14K yellow gold band and an oval lab-grown diamond set east-west at the top on four round-tipped claw prongs. 18 small round stones line the sides; the lower half is smooth and polished.
Jewelry details
Index finger rings have their own rules: the index finger always points outward, always at eye level for the person facing you, so a ring there doesn't need to be big — just a clear line.
This one takes exactly that approach. A slim 14K yellow gold band, an oval lab-grown diamond set east-west at the top, and two rows of small stones running down the sides that stop at the lower half.
The oval doesn't stand upright along the finger but lies across it, following the band — that's the biggest difference, and the reason the hand looks slimmer when you wear it.
The design: an east-west oval on a slim band
The main stone is an oval diamond whose long side follows the curve of the band rather than pointing along the finger. Set this way the stone looks wider, covering most of the width of the finger, even though it's actually a small stone. Four round-tipped claw prongs hold it at its four corners, leaving the whole face of the stone open to light.
Along the sides are eighteen small round stones, nine on each side, held by small square gold beads shared between neighboring stones. The rows run from the top down both sides and then stop, leaving the lower half of the band smooth and polished.
The band tapers: widest where it holds the main stone, slimmer toward the bottom. So the ring is light, sits close to the finger and doesn't press when your fingers close together — important for the index finger, which works hardest of all.
Three things to look at when you hold it
1Look straight down: the oval should sit balanced, its two ends evenly placed either side of the top. Even a slight offset shows because the band is so slim.
2Count and check the side rows: nine stones each side, the beads holding them evenly done, with none raised enough to scratch skin.
3Turn it over and look at the lower band: it should be smooth and polished with no visible solder joints — this is the part that touches your palm most.
The trade-offs, plainly
A slim band bends more easily. The bottom is just over two millimetres, so a hard knock or a pinch can deform it. In return, the ring is light and comfortable all day.
An oval has a dark band in the middle. This cut often shows a dark streak across the center, visible from certain angles. That's a trait of the oval cut, not a flaw in the stone.
The two ends of the oval are weak points. Ovals chip at the ends more easily than rounds, so the prongs there must stay secure; avoid knocking it on table edges or door handles.
Only the lower part can be resized. The top half has stones and can't be touched. Getting the measurement right from the start matters more on this design than on a plain ring.
Metal: 14K yellow gold and lab-grown diamonds
14K yellow gold is the most familiar warm tone and a durable choice for a slim-banded ring — its higher alloy ratio than 18K makes it harder, so the prongs wear less and the band keeps its shape longer with daily wear. The yellow also makes the white stone stand out through color contrast.
All nineteen stones on the ring are lab-grown diamonds: the same carbon composition, hardness and light dispersion as mined diamonds, different in how they were formed. With eighteen accent stones that need to match in color and clarity, lab-grown diamonds make assembling a full set much easier and noticeably more affordable.
Who it suits, sizing and keeping it bright
This design suits someone who wants a ring with a focal point without a bulky head. On the index finger, the east-west stone reads clearly when the hand is extended, and it can be stacked with a plain ring on the next finger without clutter.
On sizing: the index finger is usually one to two sizes larger than the ring finger, so don't borrow your wedding ring size. Measure in the afternoon when your hand is warm, and if you plan to wear it year-round, choose a snug fit rather than loose — a slim band that's loose turns, and the stone slides to the side of the finger.
Keeping it bright is simple: take the ring off when applying lotion, washing dishes or at the beach; each week, soak it in warm water with a little mild soap for a few minutes and brush gently with a soft brush, paying attention to the underside of the stones, because dust collects there rather than on top. Every six months to a year, bring it in for a prong check and re-polish.
Women's ring advice at Thảo Linh Jewelry
Visit the store to try it on your index finger and get an accurate measurement — the index finger is usually one to two sizes larger than the ring finger, so measuring at home is error-prone. Our workshop setters will advise on center stone size and making time.
Thảo Linh Jewelry — 120 Pham Thi Tanh, Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City · Hotline 0945 006 001
