1 Carat Old Mine Oval VS1 Lab Grown Diamonds

VS1 is the smart minimum for guaranteed eye-clean quality. One carat lab grown diamonds are a great starting point. The larger antique facets are somewhat more transparent, making VS1 the appropriate safe standard. Leaves budget for vintage settings.

VS1 is slightly safer due to larger, more transparent antique facets. VS2 is typically eye-clean but should be evaluated individually. If you cannot inspect, VS1 guarantees eye-clean quality for this faceting style.

G or H in yellow gold for authentic vintage character. The G/VS1 combination in yellow gold is the most popular specification for old mine oval buyers seeking genuine elongated antique aesthetic.

A 1 carat VS1 old mine oval natural diamond looks best in vintage-inspired solitaire settings, east-west orientations, and ornate halo designs. At 1 carats, the stone has good presence, so both minimalist and detailed settings work well. At VS1 clarity, minor inclusions that are difficult to see under 10x magnification. The antique facet pattern produces broad, romantic light flashes different from modern ovals. All Do Amore rings include free lifetime maintenance covering inspections, polishing, cleaning, stone tightening, rhodium plating, and resizing.