1 Carat Princess Cut 18k Yellow Gold Moissanite Ring+ 1.0-Carat Princess Forever One Moissanite

Moissanite was originally discovered in a meteorite crater in 1893. Natural moissanite is extremely rare, so virtually all moissanite sold today is lab-created. It is a silicon carbide gemstone that closely resembles a diamond while offering more colorful sparkle and a lower price point. At this size, 1 carat delivers the look most people picture when they think of an engagement ring. It is the original benchmark for a reason.

No plating or special coatings are needed. Yellow gold of any karat is naturally gold in color, so maintenance is straightforward: clean with mild soap and warm water, polish occasionally with a jewelry cloth, and have a jeweler inspect prongs and settings annually. Unlike white gold, there is no replating to worry about. For white gold options, Do Amore offers free rhodium replating as part of their maintenance services. A 1 carat stone hits the sweet spot that has defined engagement rings for decades: substantial enough to catch the eye, refined enough to suit any style.

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. A comparable mined diamond of the same quality can cost $4,000 to $8,000 or more. That gap has widened in recent years as lab diamond production has grown. Lab grown offers significantly more stone for the same budget.

Princess cut is the second most popular engagement ring shape after round. Its square or slightly rectangular outline and brilliant facets produce excellent sparkle while offering a more modern, geometric look than round. It appeals to people who want maximum brilliance in a contemporary shape. It also tends to look larger face-up than a round of similar carat weight. One carat has been the benchmark engagement ring size for generations, and it remains one of the most popular choices today.

Krish Himmatramka founded Do Amore on the belief that love should have a ripple effect beyond the couple. This 1 carat princess cut moissanite in 18k yellow gold delivers angular fire in a high-purity gold setting with a deeply warm tone. Each ring is handcrafted from recycled metals, and every sale funds one person's clean water access through charity: water.