East West Lab Grown Diamond Rings

An east west ring sets an elongated stone sideways, so it lies across the finger instead of along it. The stone sits low and wide, which gives a modern look and makes the diamond read broader than the same stone set north south. Ronora lab grown diamonds are real CVD stones, VVS-VS clarity, D-E-F colorless, made to order in solid gold or platinum.

What is an east west setting?

East west describes the direction of the stone. Instead of pointing toward the knuckle and the wrist, an elongated stone such as a pear, marquise, oval or emerald cut lies across the finger. Because the stone is set low, the ring sits close to the hand.

Which shapes work east west?

Elongated shapes work best: pear, marquise, Dutch marquise, oval and emerald cut. A round stone looks the same in every direction, so it is not set east west.

Frequently asked questions

Does an east west stone look bigger? It looks wider. Set sideways, the length of the stone runs across more of the finger, so it reads broader than the same stone set north south.

Is an east west ring comfortable every day? A low bezel or half bezel setting keeps the stone close to the finger, which suits daily wear.

What is a Dutch marquise? An elongated hexagonal cut with angled tips, broader than a classic marquise. See marquise vs Dutch marquise for the difference in shape and size.