{"product_id":"willow-oval-lab-grown-solitaire-white-gold","title":"Willow | 1.00ct Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring | 18ct White Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this ring works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.00ct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e D (the highest colourless grade, no hint of warmth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e VVS1 (very, very slightly included, completely eye-clean and one of the highest clarity grades available)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab grown diamond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGI Diamond Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eD\/VVS1 is a \"no compromises\" diamond grade. You're getting the absolute peak of the colour scale and near-perfect clarity in one stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on lab grown diamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLab 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct white gold band and head\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-claw oval solitaire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain polished 18ct white gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to view or customise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook a free consultation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/patonsplace.com.au\/products\/book-free-engagement-ring-consultation-melbourne\"\u003eBook your free consultation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paton's Place Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44726566092986,"sku":"001-03296","price":3980.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1567\/5713\/files\/Willowwg.png?v=1779252115","url":"https:\/\/patonsplace.com.au\/products\/willow-oval-lab-grown-solitaire-white-gold","provider":"Paton's Place Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}