1 Carat Asscher Cut 18k White Gold Lab Diamond Ring+ 1.0-Carat Asscher Lab Created Diamond

Lab diamonds are grown using two methods: HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature), which replicates the conditions deep in the earth, and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition), which builds the diamond carbon layer by layer from a gas. Both produce diamonds that are physically and chemically identical to mined stones.

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.

The Asscher cut's step facets create clean, linear light patterns that pair elegantly with the refined luster of 18k white gold. At 75% pure gold, 18k has a slightly warmer, richer undertone than 14k, adding subtle depth to the setting. Because the Asscher's open facets make clarity more visible, a lab diamond's typically high clarity grade is a strong advantage in this cut.

Yes. The Asscher cut was developed in 1902 and is strongly associated with Art Deco jewelry design. Its geometric, symmetrical facets and octagonal outline evoke 1920s and 1930s elegance. It has experienced a significant revival in modern engagement rings among buyers who appreciate vintage-inspired aesthetics with a graphic, architectural quality. 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.

With 18k white gold, this ring contains 75% pure gold for a richer composition than standard 14k, giving your 1 carat asscher cut lab diamond a premium foundation. Do Amore crafts every ring by hand in the US from recycled metals, and each sale funds one person's clean water access through charity: water. Since 2017, that mission has reached over 22,000 people across 14 countries.