14K Yellow Gold Custom Engagement Ring with 4.23ct Oval Lab-Grown Diamond and Hand-Engraved Leaf Band

This custom engagement ring pairs one of the largest oval lab-grown diamonds we've set — a 4.23ct E color, VS1 oval — with a band that earns just as much attention as the stone. The two images here tell the full story: from above, a clean and commanding solitaire; from the side, a band covered in some of the most detailed hand-engraving we've produced.

The oval diamond is exceptional at this size. E color sits just one step from the highest colorless grade, and VS1 clarity means the stone is clean to the eye with no visible inclusions under any normal viewing conditions. At 4.23 carats, the oval face-up presence is substantial — the elongated shape maximizes the visual footprint of the stone and creates a flattering, elongating effect on the finger. The six-prong setting holds it securely while keeping the stone fully open to the light.

The band is the detail that makes this ring genuinely singular. A continuous pattern of hand-engraved leaves wraps the entire shank — not just the shoulders, but the full circumference of the band. The close-up photo shows the depth and precision of the carving: individual veins etched into each leaf, overlapping forms creating dimension, the whole band reading as something woven or grown rather than cast. In 14K yellow gold, the engraving catches light at every angle, creating a quiet texture that contrasts with the broad brilliance of the stone above it.

This ring highlights:

• 4.23ct oval lab-grown diamond, E color, VS1 clarity
• Six-prong solitaire setting with a clean, elevated profile
• Fully hand-engraved leaf band running the complete circumference
• 14K yellow gold throughout
• A one-of-a-kind solitaire where the band is as considered as the stone
• Fully custom, crafted to order

Most solitaire rings ask the stone to carry the ring alone. This one gives it a band worth looking at. The engraving is the kind of work you notice the first time you see it and keep finding details in long after.

If this combination of stone quality and handcrafted detail is what you're looking for, we'd love to help you build your own version.

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