3 Carat Heart Shape 18k White Gold Lab Diamond Ring+ 3.0-Carat Heart Lab Created Diamond

Yes. The FTC updated its definition of diamond in 2018 to remove the word natural, recognizing that lab diamonds meet every scientific criterion to be called a diamond. They are not simulants, not imitations, and not glass. They are diamonds, grown in a lab rather than mined from the ground.

18k white gold contains 75% pure gold versus 58.3% for 14k. It has a softer, warmer base metal and a more premium feel, but it is more prone to surface scratches because of the higher gold content. The rhodium plating on both looks nearly identical when new, so the difference in daily appearance is minimal until the plating wears. Do Amore offers free maintenance services on white gold.

An 18k white gold setting is a refined choice for a 3 carat heart lab diamond because its higher gold content (75%) gives the band a subtly richer luster compared to 14k. The heart shape at 3 carats displays its romantic silhouette with excellent definition and symmetry. Lab diamonds have the same brilliance and durability as mined diamonds, so the heart's modified brilliant facets will produce beautiful sparkle that the white gold frames perfectly.

It is one of the most overtly romantic shapes in fine jewelry. Choosing a heart-shaped stone makes the symbolism of the ring literal, which many couples find meaningful. It is a less common choice than round or cushion, which gives it a distinctive, personal quality. For someone who values symbolism in their ring design, heart-shaped stones are hard to beat. A 3 carat stone commands attention in any setting. It sits well above the national average while still looking intentional and elegant.

Included with your 3ct heart lab diamond ring in 18k white gold is a certificate of authenticity, a premium ring box, and GPS coordinates of the water well your purchase helped fund. The 18k white gold band at 75% gold purity provides a premium, refined setting for the three-carat heart's breathtaking silhouette. The heart cut at this size demands masterful craftsmanship for the cleft and point. Do Amore's 1:1 giving model ensures every ring directly changes a life.