1 Carat Pear Shape 18k White Gold Lab Diamond Ring+ 1.0-Carat Pear Lab Created Diamond

Lab diamonds typically cost 50 to 70 percent less than mined diamonds of comparable size, cut, color, and clarity. That price gap has widened as lab diamond production has scaled up. For most couples, this means getting a noticeably larger or higher-quality stone for the same budget.

18k white gold is a good choice if you value higher gold purity or prefer a slightly softer feel in the ring. For most practical purposes, 14k holds up better for daily wear. The cost difference is real, typically 20 to 40 percent more for the same design. If gold purity matters to you, 18k is worth it. If durability and budget are priorities, 14k performs better. At 1 carat, this was the average diamond size for many decades before lab diamonds made larger sizes accessible, making it a classic, proven choice.

A 1 carat lab diamond typically costs between $800 and $2,500 depending on cut, color, and clarity. At 1 carat, this was the average diamond size for many decades before lab-grown diamonds came along, making it a proven, timeless choice. Do Amore offers free maintenance services on white gold. That gap has widened in recent years as lab diamond production has grown. Lab grown offers significantly more stone for the same budget.

Yes. The pointed tip of a pear cut is its most vulnerable area and should be set in a V-prong or claw-prong that fully encases the point. Without protection, the tip is susceptible to chipping from everyday impacts. Choosing the right setting design is more important with pear cuts than with most other shapes. At 1 carat, this was the average diamond size for many decades before lab diamonds made larger sizes accessible, making it a classic, proven choice.

The pear cut blends the brilliance of a round with the tapered elegance of a marquise, and at 1 carat in 18k white gold it delivers both fire and a flattering shape. Do Amore's 18k gold is recycled, and the lab diamond is grown in controlled conditions for conflict-free sourcing. Since 2017, Do Amore has funded clean water for over 22,000 people across 14 countries through their partner charity: water.