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

Lab diamonds have depreciated in market resale value as production has scaled and prices have dropped. They are best understood as a purchase for love and daily wear rather than an investment. The upside: you get significantly more diamond for your budget compared to a mined equivalent, which many couples find a worthwhile trade-off.

Potentially, yes. Because 18k is a softer metal, the rhodium plating can wear through slightly faster under heavy daily use compared to a harder 14k alloy. The difference is not dramatic, but it is worth noting. Both metals typically need replating. Do Amore offers free maintenance services on white gold.

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 large, open table facet of an emerald cut is like a window into the stone, making inclusions and color easier to see than in brilliant cuts, which use sparkle to mask imperfections. For emerald cuts, clarity is more important than in round or cushion cuts. VS1 or better is commonly recommended to ensure the stone looks clean to the naked eye.

The emerald cut's open, rectangular facets reward high clarity, and at 1 carat in 18k white gold's 75% pure gold setting, this ring has a premium, sophisticated feel. Do Amore sources recycled 18k gold and lab diamonds grown in controlled conditions, keeping materials aligned with their ethical mission. Since 2017, each ring sold has funded clean water access for one person through charity: water, reaching over 22,000 people in 14 countries.