Your Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Questions, Answered

Are these lab grown or natural diamonds?

These are lab grown diamonds, the oval centre and all the accents, and we want to be completely clear about that. A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, with the exact same chemical, physical, and optical properties as one mined from the earth, so it sparkles identically and lasts just as long. The only difference is the origin, since it is grown in a controlled setting rather than dug from the ground. Why choose lab grown? Value, mostly. You get a much larger, higher grade ring for your budget, like this 3.03ct oval, for far less than a mined equivalent. So it is real brilliance and real gold.

What do the specs 3.03ct, E colour and VS1 clarity mean?

Good question, since these grades decide a lot. The 3.03ct is the weight of the oval centre diamond, a large, glamorous size that looks even bigger thanks to the elongated shape, and the accents add around 0.49ct for roughly 3.52ct in total. E colour sits near the very top of the colour scale, so the centre looks bright and white with no visible tint. VS1 stands for very slightly included, high on the clarity scale, meaning any natural marks are invisible to the naked eye. So this is a large, exceptionally white and clean diamond, and lab grown makes those top grades wonderfully affordable.

What is the marquise and round band?

It is what gives this ring its distinctive character. Rather than a plain row of matching pave, the band alternates slim marquise shaped diamonds with small round ones, creating a delicate, flowing line of different shapes along each shoulder. Why do it? It feels a little more individual and hand crafted than a standard pave band, with a soft, vintage inspired rhythm that leads the eye to the oval centre. The shapes catch light in slightly different ways, so the band shimmers beautifully. So you get a distinctive, elegant frame for the centre stone that sets this ring apart from the usual solitaire.

What is a hidden halo?

It is a lovely secret detail. A hidden halo is a ring of tiny diamonds set underneath the centre stone, around the base where it meets the band, rather than around the top where everyone sees it. So from above, the ring shows off the clean oval outline, but catch it from the side and you spot that extra sparkle peeking out. On this ring, the hidden halo adds fire beneath the 3.03ct oval, working with the marquise and round band to sparkle from every angle. It is a romantic touch, a little bit of magic the wearer knows about, giving extra brilliance without crowding the centre stone.

Why choose an oval cut diamond?

The oval is one of the most loved shapes, and for good reason. It is a brilliant cut, so it sparkles intensely like a round diamond, yet its elongated shape spreads the stone wider, which makes it look even larger, remarkable on a stone already this size. The long shape also flatters the hand, gently lengthening and slimming the finger. On top of that, the oval feels both classic and current, a timeless choice that still looks fresh and modern. So if you want maximum sparkle, a flattering shape, and grand presence, the oval delivers it all beautifully.

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  • Ernesto Buono

    Ernesto

    CEO Jewellery Designer.

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    Angelina

    Store Manager

  • Maria

    Maria

    Diamonds Specialist

  • Steff

    Steff

    Jewellery Designer

  • Hind

    Hind

    Jewellery Designer

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