2 Carat Round Split Shank Solitaire Engagement Ring, Lab-Grown Diamond in 14K Gold
A 2 carat round brilliant Lab-Grown Diamond raised in four claw prongs above a split shank: the band divides into two polished rails as it rises toward the stone, opening a sliver of light on each shoulder and closing into a single smooth band at the back of the finger. No pavé, no halo, just the most brilliant cut there is and a band with real architecture. Designed in CAD and hand-set to order by Dimitrios Koukoulis at the bench in Woodside, Queens.
What is a split shank engagement ring?
A split shank is a band that separates into two strands near the center stone. On this ring the split begins about a third of the way up each side and widens into a V that cradles the head, so the top of the ring reads wider and more substantial while the back stays slim and comfortable. The open space between the rails lets light reach the stone from the sides and gives a solitaire the presence of a much more elaborate setting, without adding a single extra stone.
Why does a split shank suit a 2 carat round?
A 2 carat round measures about 8.1 millimeters across, large enough to look top-heavy on a single thin band. The split spreads the base of the setting across both rails, which balances the stone visually and gives the head a broader, steadier footing on the finger. It frames the round from the sides the way a halo would from the top, making the center look even larger while keeping the ring clean and minimal.
How is the 2ct round held?
Four rounded claw prongs grip the stone at four points and leave as much of it visible as possible, the classic choice for showing off a round brilliant. Underneath, an open basket with a supporting rail ties the prongs together and anchors the head between the two rails of the shank, so the setting stays rigid under daily wear. Every prong is modeled in CAD, cast in solid 14K gold and finished by hand, and the stone is set and checked under magnification at the bench.
What are the exact stone specs?
The center is a 2.00 carat round brilliant Lab-Grown Diamond, D to F color and VS clarity or better, IGI certified and shipped with its grading report. It measures approximately 8.1 millimeters in diameter. There are no side stones, so every bit of attention goes to the center and the line of the band.
Will a wedding band fit next to a split shank?
Yes. The rails rejoin into a single band below the shoulders, so a straight wedding band sits beside the lower half of the ring with a small open gap near the head. For a tight, seamless fit, a band contoured to the split can be made on request.
Yellow, white or rose gold for a split shank solitaire?
14K yellow gold makes the two rails read as warm, flowing lines of gold around the stone. 14K white gold gives the cleanest, most modern look, with the round and the metal blending into one bright piece. 14K rose gold softens the architecture and flatters warmer skin tones. Platinum is available on request.
Who is the 2ct round split shank for?
It is built for the buyer who wants the classic big round solitaire but with a band that has a design point of its own: modern, sculptural and still timeless. Prefer a traditional single band? The 2ct Round Solitaire Engagement Ring sets the same size center on a slim shank. Want hidden sparkle under the stone? See the 2ct Round Hidden Halo Engagement Ring, or for a domed profile the Low Dome Round Solitaire. Browse every style in Split Shank Engagement Rings, Round Engagement Rings and Solitaire Engagement Rings.
Is a Lab-Grown Diamond real?
Yes. A Lab-Grown Diamond is crystallized carbon with the same chemical, physical and optical properties as a mined one: same hardness, same fire, graded on the same scale by IGI. The difference is the math. A 2 carat D to F, VS round brilliant on a solid 14K gold split shank costs a fraction of the same look at a traditional mall jeweler.
How long does it take, and what arrives?
Every ring is made to order in the chosen size and metal, built for one finger instead of pulled from a stock drawer, and ships in 7 to 10 business days. It arrives in a pouch with the IGI report for the center stone, and resizing is complimentary within 60 days of delivery.
