Harlow | 2.03ct Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring | Bypass Diamond Shoulders | 18ct White Gold
A 2.03ct emerald cut lab grown diamond, D colour, VS1 clarity, held in a four-claw white gold head on an 18ct white gold band with bypass diamond-set shoulders. Total diamond weight 2.36ct.
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. It's sometimes called the "hall of mirrors" effect. The cut shows clarity more openly than brilliant cuts do, so it requires good grading. D/VS1 clears that bar at the highest possible level. D is the top of the colour scale and the most coveted grade in any diamond.
The four-claw setting is the right choice for an emerald cut. Each claw wraps around one of the four corners, which are the most fragile part of the stone and the most prone to chipping if left exposed. Clean, secure, and lets the stone do all the talking.
The bypass shoulders are the design detail that gives this ring its character. The band splits and curves around the centre stone from two directions rather than meeting it head-on. One shoulder approaches from above, the other from below. The shoulders are set with sixteen round brilliant accent diamonds that carry the sparkle out from the centre stone in flowing diagonal lines.
All-white-gold design keeps the look clean and crisp. The diamond reads bright and icy, with no warm tones from yellow gold distracting from the architectural geometry of the emerald cut or the bypass detail.
The diamonds
Centre: 2.03ct emerald cut lab grown diamond, D colour, VS1 clarity
Shoulder stones: 16 round brilliant lab grown diamonds, DE colour, VS clarity, totalling 0.33ct
Total diamond weight: 2.36ct
Certification: IGI Diamond Report
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 setting
Metal: 18ct white gold (stamped 750)
Style: Four-claw emerald cut centre with bypass diamond-set shoulders
Band: Half-rounded, tapered to the shoulders
Available to view or customise
You can come in and try this exact ring on, or use it as a starting point and we'll customise it for you. Different carat weight, different shape, different metal, or a straight diamond-set band in place of the bypass. Prices vary depending on customisation, and we'll walk you through it in your consultation.
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Sit down with us for an hour. We'll talk you through diamond grades, the 4Cs, what your budget can realistically do, and what the ring will actually look like on the hand. You leave with a clear plan and an estimated quote.
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