Your Solitaire Engagement Ring Questions, Answered

Is the diamond lab grown or natural?

This is a lab grown diamond, 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 diamond for your budget, like this 3.02ct step cut, for far less than a mined equivalent. So it is real brilliance and real gold.

What is an Oval Polygon Step Cut?

It is a rare and beautiful cut, and part of what makes this ring so distinctive. The Oval Polygon Step Cut takes a long oval outline and finishes it with bold, stepped facets, like the stairs of an emerald cut, rather than the small, sharp sparkle of a brilliant cut. So instead of busy fire, it gives broad, clean flashes of light and a wonderfully clear, architectural look, letting you see right into the stone. It is elegant, modern, and unusual, so it stands apart from a standard oval or round. So if you want a solitaire with real individuality, this cut delivers beautifully.

What is a solitaire engagement ring?

A solitaire is an engagement ring with a single diamond and no side stones or halo, so the one centre stone is the entire focus. It is the most classic, timeless engagement ring style, loved for its clean, elegant simplicity. Why choose it? A solitaire lets the diamond be the whole story, which is especially striking when the stone is as distinctive as this 3.02ct Oval Polygon Step Cut. The clean split shoulder band keeps everything sleek, and a solitaire also pairs beautifully with almost any wedding band later. So if you love understated elegance that puts the diamond first, a solitaire is the perfect choice.

What do the specs 3.02ct, E colour and VVS2 clarity mean?

Good question, since these grades decide a lot. The 3.02ct is the weight of the centre diamond, a large, impressive size with real presence on the finger. E colour sits near the very top of the colour scale, so the diamond looks bright and white with no visible tint, which suits this clear step cut especially well. VVS2 stands for very very slightly included, near the top of the clarity scale, meaning any natural features are invisible to the naked eye and hard to spot even under magnification. So this is a large, exceptionally white and clean diamond, and lab grown makes those top grades wonderfully affordable.

Why rose gold, and can I have another metal?

Rose gold gives the ring a warm, romantic, and individual feel, and its soft pink tone looks beautiful against the clear step cut diamond and flatters many skin tones. It is a lovely choice for someone who wants something a little different from classic white or yellow gold. That said, we can absolutely craft this solitaire in 18ct white or yellow gold instead if you prefer, since we make jewellery in house. So just let us know which metal you love, and we will make the ring exactly the way you want it. Come in and we will help you choose.

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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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