Eden | 3.16ct Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring | Hidden Halo | 18ct Yellow & White Gold
A 3.16ct emerald cut lab grown diamond, F colour, VS1 clarity, set in a white gold four-claw head on an 18ct yellow gold band, with a hidden halo of accent diamonds wrapping under the centre stone.
Why this ring works
The emerald cut uses long, parallel facets running down the length of the stone, which lets you see into the diamond rather than just off it. Often called the "hall of mirrors" effect. The cut shows up clarity more than brilliant cuts do, so the cut requires exceptional grading.
At 3.16ct, the centre stone reads even larger on the hand because emerald cuts cover more finger surface than a round of the same weight.
The hidden halo is the detail you only see from the side. A ring of small diamonds sits in the gallery under the centre stone. From above, it reads as a clean solitaire. From the side, the halo catches light from angles a standard solitaire wouldn't.
White gold claws and gallery keep the diamonds reading icy and bright. The yellow gold band warms the overall ring and stops it feeling clinical.
A note on lab grown diamonds
Lab grown diamonds are made of the same material as mined diamonds: pure carbon, crystallised under intense heat and pressure. The only difference is where that process happens. Mined diamonds form over billions of years deep in the earth. Lab grown diamonds form in a controlled chamber over a matter of weeks, using the same chemistry. Chemically, optically and physically, the two are identical. Same hardness, same fire, same sparkle, same certification standards. No naked eye can tell them apart. Only a gemmologist with specialised lab equipment can identify the difference.
The diamonds
- Centre: 3.16ct emerald cut lab grown diamond, F colour, VS1 clarity
- Hidden halo: round brilliant lab grown accent diamonds
- Total carat weight: 3.26ct
- Centre stone certified by IGI Diamond Report
The setting
- Metal: 18ct yellow gold band with white gold four-claw head and hidden halo gallery
- Style: Emerald cut solitaire with hidden halo
Custom-made and customisable
This ring is available as shown, but everything can be tailored: diamond size, shape, metal, halo style. Bring us a budget and a Pinterest board.
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