1 Carat Round Cut Platinum Lab Diamond Ring+ 1.0-Carat Hearts and Arrows Lab Created Diamond

Lab diamonds typically cost 50 to 70 percent less than mined diamonds of comparable size, cut, color, and clarity. That price gap has widened as lab diamond production has scaled up. For most couples, this means getting a noticeably larger or higher-quality stone for the same budget.

Noticeably heavier. Platinum is about 60 percent denser than white gold, so the same ring design feels substantially heavier on the finger in platinum. Some people find that weight reassuring and premium-feeling. Others prefer the lighter feel of gold. It is worth trying both before deciding if weight is a factor for you. One carat has been the benchmark engagement ring size for generations, and it remains one of the most popular choices today.

A 1 carat lab diamond typically costs between $800 and $2,500 depending on cut, color, and clarity. A comparable mined diamond of the same quality can cost $4,000 to $8,000 or more. That gap has widened in recent years as lab diamond production has grown. Lab grown offers significantly more stone for the same budget.

A round brilliant is relatively efficient in how it displays its carat weight. Its diameter scales predictably with carat weight. Some elongated cuts like oval or marquise can appear larger face-up than a round of the same carat weight because they spread across more finger length. Round stones are proportionate and balanced rather than maximizing perceived size. At 1 carat, this was the average diamond size for many decades before lab-grown diamonds came along, making it a proven, timeless choice.

Expect nothing less than the finest when purchasing a 1ct round lab diamond in platinum from Do Amore. Platinum's natural white luster, 95% purity, and hypoallergenic nature make it the premier setting for the round brilliant, the most classic of all diamond shapes. The 58-facet design maximizes every ray of light entering the stone. Do Amore crafts each ring in the US with recycled metals, and your purchase funds a clean water project at doamore.com/impact.