Rectangular Lab-Grown Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Product code: NN-17860
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A gently curved rectangular face fully set with a grid of square, baguette and round lab-grown diamonds, framed by a ring of stones, in 14K white gold.
Jewelry details
This women's 14K white gold ring has no center stone. The whole face is a large rectangle fully set with lab-grown diamonds in an even grid like patterned tiles: square princess cuts alternate with baguette bars, with small round stones where the stones meet.
Sixty-three lab-grown diamonds in total on one ring. It's the kind of ring that lights up the whole hand, for someone who prefers a statement piece to a discreet one.
A rectangular face in a grid of square and bar stones
Looking straight down, the face is divided into horizontal rows. Rows with three square princess cuts have two upright baguettes between them; the next row reverses, with horizontal baguettes and a small round stone in the middle. Staggering them this way means the eye doesn't see a uniform block of stones, but a repeating rhythm of square, long and round across the face.
Princess and baguette cuts are cut differently from rounds. A round sparkles in tiny points, while square and bar stones give large flat flashes like mirrors. Combining all three on one face gives the ring the flash of round stones along with the refined, tidy look of straight-cut stones.
Six small round stones sit exactly where the corners of four square stones meet, each held by four tiny gold beads. Those beads also press on the corners of the neighboring stones, so each bead does two jobs at once.
Around the grid runs a plain white gold border, then a ring of round stones enclosing all four sides. The plain border in between works like a picture frame, separating the grid from the round stones so the two layers don't blur together. In the middle of each long side, a larger baguette sits on the band itself, linking the face down to both shoulders.
Three things to check when you hold it
Look straight down at the face: the lines between the stones should be straight and parallel, with no stone higher or lower than the row beside it.
Check the corners of the princess cuts: the square corners must be covered by gold, because corners are the thinnest and most chip-prone part of this cut.
Turn the ring over: the supporting frame below is open to let light in, and the gaps should be clean, with no plating residue or polishing dust.
Why the face is gently curved
From the side you'll see the face isn't flat but curves slightly across the finger. A large rectangular face made flat would stick out at both edges and look like a board sitting on the finger. Curving it lets the face follow the finger, blending with the hand, and the edges don't press into the neighboring fingers.
In return, a curved face is much harder to make at the workshop. Each stone has to be tilted to match the curve exactly where it sits, so the setter must check every stone individually. A single stone out of line breaks the straight lines of the grid, and it shows at once. The matching pendant with the same grid has a flatter face and is easier to make than this ring.
Honest points to consider first
The face is long, covering most of the lower finger segment. On short fingers, the edge may touch the knuckle when you bend your hand, so try it on or measure your finger segment before ordering.
A large face on a slim band makes the ring top-heavy. If worn loose, the face easily twists to one side.
With stones fully set on a curved face, it can hardly be resized much after it's made; cutting and joining the band can distort the face and loosen stones. The size needs to be confirmed before casting.
The grid has many small gaps that collect dust and lotion, so it needs brushing more often than a plain ring.
The band and the hidden parts underneath
The band is plain and polished, tapering from either side of the face toward the palm. Keeping it plain is intentional: the face already has plenty of stones, so a plain band keeps the overall look uncluttered and pairs well with another ring.
Turn the ring over and you'll see the underside of the face is open, showing the bases of the settings from the side. The opening lets light in from below so the stones shine more, and makes it easier to clean than a closed back. At the workshop, the inside of the face has to be polished before setting, because once set, tools can no longer reach it.
14K white gold and lab-grown diamonds
The ring is made in 14K white gold, harder than 18K, so it securely holds the dozens of tiny gold beads around the grid. It's rhodium plated for a bright white finish. The plating thins after a period of wear, especially on the inside of the band; when you notice a yellow tint, bring it in for re-plating. Because the grid has so many gaps, the setter has to check every gap for even color with each re-plating.
All sixty-three stones are lab-grown diamonds: twelve square princess cuts, nineteen baguettes and thirty-two rounds. Lab-grown diamonds have the same structure, hardness and brilliance as mined diamonds — indistinguishable to the naked eye. Straight-cut stones set close together make any off-color stone obvious, so the stones on the face need to match in color and brilliance. For a fully set face like this, lab-grown diamonds make it far more affordable than mined stones of the same cuts.
Choosing your size and keeping it bright
On sizing, there are two points people often overlook with large-faced rings. First, the length of your finger segment, because the face runs along the finger. Second, the size should be snug rather than loose so the face doesn't twist. Measure in the afternoon when your fingers have fully expanded, and make sure it still slides over your knuckle.
Who it suits, and when to wear it
This ring suits someone who loves a classic style with square lines, reminiscent of vintage jewelry with geometric straight-cut stones. Wear it on the middle or ring finger to parties, events or any occasion that calls for a clear statement on the hand. Long, slender fingers wear it best, as the long face makes fingers look even slimmer.
