1 Carat Oval Cut 18k White Gold Lab Diamond Ring+ 1.0-Carat Oval 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.

No special care beyond standard ring maintenance. 18k white gold is rhodium-plated, and that plating will wear over time, so periodic replating every 1 to 2 years keeps the bright white finish fresh. The oval lab diamond itself is a 10 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it extremely resistant to scratching and chipping.

The bow-tie effect is a dark shadow shaped like a bow tie that appears across the center of oval, pear, and marquise cuts. It is caused by light not being reflected directly back to the viewer from the central facets. A slight bow-tie is normal and can add character. A strong, dark bow-tie is generally considered undesirable. Viewing the stone in person or in video helps evaluate it.

Every Do Amore ring arrives with proof of impact: GPS coordinates and photos showing the specific clean water well your purchase helped fund. This 1 carat oval lab diamond is set in 18k white gold, a higher-purity alloy that offers a slightly warmer undertone beneath its rhodium plating compared to 14k. The oval's brilliant facet pattern maximizes light return, and the lab-grown origin means the stone is conflict-free by nature.