Willow | 1.00ct Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring | 18ct White Gold
A 1.00ct oval cut lab grown diamond, D colour, VVS1 clarity, held in a four-claw white gold head on a clean 18ct white gold band.
Why this ring works
The oval cut is one of the most flattering shapes for the finger. Elongated, finger-lengthening, and visually larger than a round of the same carat weight. It's why oval has been the most-requested engagement ring cut for the last several years.
The four-claw setting is a clean, traditional choice. It lifts the diamond up off the finger so light can pass through it from every angle, and frames the oval shape without crowding it.
The plain band is what makes this ring feel timeless rather than trendy. No accent stones, no engraving, no distractions, just a clean line of polished 18ct white gold that draws every eye to the centre diamond. It's also the most practical choice long-term: easier to clean, easier to resize, and it pairs beautifully with any wedding band style down the track.
All-white-gold design keeps the look clean and crisp. The diamond reads bright and icy, with no warm tones from yellow gold prongs distracting from the colour of the stone.
The diamond
Carat: 1.00ct
Cut: Oval
Colour: D (the highest colourless grade, no hint of warmth)
Clarity: VVS1 (very, very slightly included, completely eye-clean and one of the highest clarity grades available)
Type: Lab grown diamond
Certification: IGI Diamond Report
D/VVS1 is a "no compromises" diamond grade. You're getting the absolute peak of the colour scale and near-perfect clarity in one stone.
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 band and head
Style: Four-claw oval solitaire
Band: Plain polished 18ct white gold
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 metal, different band style, or add a diamond-set band. Prices vary depending on customisation, and we'll walk you through it in your consultation.
Book a free consultation
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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