Description

3 Carat Marquise Lab Diamond Three-Stone Ring – Pear Side Stones, Leaf Prongs, 14K Yellow Gold

This ring is built around a 3.0 carat marquise cut lab diamond held by four leaf-shaped prongs, flanked by two pear cut side diamonds at 0.40 carats each. The marquise center is graded E color and VVS2 clarity, IGI certified. The two pear side stones (F color, VS1, 0.40ct each) bring total diamond weight to 3.80 carats. The leaf prongs are the defining detail: rather than standard claw prongs, the four prongs holding the marquise center are shaped and engraved to resemble leaves, giving the setting a botanical, nature-inspired aesthetic that is completely distinct from a conventional three-stone mount. The combination of marquise center and pear side stones is deliberate — both shapes are pointed and elongated, and together they create a continuous tapered flow from the tip of each side stone through to the tips of the marquise, forming a shape that echoes a floral or feather motif across the full face of the ring.

Diamond Specifications

• Center Stone: 3.0 carat marquise cut lab-grown diamond
• Color: E — colorless, second grade on the GIA scale
• Clarity: VVS2 — inclusions invisible to the naked eye, extremely small under magnification
• Certification: IGI certified
• Side Stones: Two pear cut diamonds, 0.40ct each (0.80ct total), F color VS1
• Total Carat Weight: 3.80 carats

Ring Specifications

• Setting Style: Three-stone with leaf prongs
• Prongs: 4 leaf-shaped prongs on center stone
• Shank Width: 2.60mm
• Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
• Finish: High-polish
• Sizing: Made to order in your size

What’s Included

• ✔ IGI gemological certificate
• ✔ Professional appraisal certificate
• ✔ Luxury ring box
• ✔ Free insured FedEx shipping
• ✔ 30-day return policy
• ✔ Lifetime warranty

Why This Design Works

The marquise and pear combination is one of the few three-stone configurations where all three stones share the same visual language. Both shapes are elongated and pointed — the marquise at both ends, the pear at its tip. When placed in the standard three-stone arrangement, the pointed tip of each pear aligns with the outer tips of the marquise, creating a continuous tapered flow from side to center that gives the ring a unified, organic silhouette. It looks like a single designed object rather than three separate stones placed next to each other.

The leaf prongs deepen the botanical theme. Standard prongs are functional and intentionally minimal — they hold the stone and stay out of the way. Leaf prongs are a deliberate design choice: each prong is shaped and detailed to resemble a leaf, adding decorative detail at the point where the diamond meets the gold. In yellow gold, which has historically been the metal of choice for nature-inspired jewellery, the warm tone of the metal reinforces the organic aesthetic. At 3.80 total carats across three matching-quality stones, this ring has both scale and coherence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are leaf prongs and how do they differ from standard prongs?

Standard prongs are simple metal claws — small, rounded, and designed to hold the stone securely while being as unobtrusive as possible. Leaf prongs are prongs that have been shaped and engraved to resemble leaves: they typically have a wider, more sculptural form with textured or engraved veining detail. They serve the same structural function as standard prongs — holding the diamond firmly — but they add decorative detail at the point where metal meets stone. Leaf prongs are a signature element of nature-inspired or botanical-style jewellery and are most commonly paired with marquise, pear, or oval center stones in yellow or rose gold settings.

Why do marquise and pear stones work together in a three-stone ring?

Most three-stone rings pair a round or cushion center with round or cushion side stones — the shapes match but the eye perceives them as three separate, similar-looking objects. When a marquise center is paired with pear side stones, the shapes share an elongated, pointed quality. The pointed tip of each pear aligns with the outer tip of the marquise, and the result is a continuous tapered visual flow from side to center to side. The three stones read as a unified composition rather than three individual stones. The combination also echoes natural forms — leaves, petals, feathers — which makes it especially coherent in a nature-inspired setting.

What does E color VVS2 clarity mean?

E is the second-highest grade on the GIA color scale, in the colorless range — no warmth or tint is detectable even under laboratory conditions. VVS2 (Very Very Slightly Included, second degree) is the fourth grade from the top of the clarity scale. Inclusions are microscopic and require high magnification and a trained grader to locate — the stone is entirely eye-clean. E/VVS2 is the specification for a diamond that is genuinely exceptional by any objective measure, not just commercially acceptable.

Why yellow gold for a nature-inspired design?

Yellow gold has been the traditional metal for botanical and nature-inspired jewellery for centuries. Its warm, organic tone complements floral and leaf motifs more naturally than white gold or platinum, which have a cooler, more industrial aesthetic. Against an E color diamond — which is colorless and pure white — yellow gold provides a warm contrast that makes both the metal and the stone appear more vivid. Historically, Art Nouveau and Edwardian nature-inspired rings were almost exclusively made in yellow gold, and contemporary designs in this style follow the same logic.

How many diamonds are in this ring total?

3 diamonds: 1 marquise center stone (3.0 carats, E/VVS2) and 2 pear cut side stones (0.40ct each, 0.80ct total, F/VS1). Combined total carat weight is 3.80 carats.

Can I change the metal or side stone size?

Yes. This ring can be made in 14K or 18K gold in yellow, white, or rose, or in platinum. The side stone size and center stone size can also be adjusted. Contact us before ordering — call 917-477-8663 or message through the site. 14K yellow gold is shown in the photos.

Can I choose a different center stone size?

Yes. We can build this design with a marquise center from 1 to 5 carats. Call 917-477-8663 with your budget and we will price it out. Different colour and clarity grades are also available.

Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes — chemically and physically identical to a mined diamond. Same carbon crystal structure, same hardness of 10, same refractive index and light performance. The only difference is origin. This diamond comes with an IGI certificate confirming its cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight.

How long until I receive my ring?

Each ring is handcrafted to order. Standard production is 10–14 business days, then ships via free insured FedEx. If you need it by a specific date, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the timeline honestly.