Mens Solitaire Diamond Ring 1.0 Carat Total Weight

Natural vs. Lab-Created Diamonds

We carry both natural and lab-created diamonds, so you can pick whichever fits your priorities. Natural diamonds formed underground over billions of years. Every stone is one of a kind, with its own character and story. Lab-created diamonds are grown in a controlled setting using the same conditions that create natural diamonds. Chemically and visually, they're identical to mined stones.

Both types get graded on the same 4Cs scale (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat), and both sparkle the same way. The decision usually comes down to what matters most to you: the history and rarity of a natural diamond, or the value and traceability of a lab-grown one. Either way, you're getting a real diamond.

• Natural Diamonds: Formed over billions of years, rare, each stone is unique
• Lab-Created Diamonds: Same physical properties, traceable origin, better price point
• Grading: Both graded identically using Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat
• Bottom Line: Pick based on what matters to you, not what anyone else thinks

The Priority Order

For solitaire rings, prioritize Cut above all else—it determines sparkle. A well-cut diamond will outshine a larger, poorly cut one. After cut, focus on Color (G-H is excellent value), then Clarity (VS2-SI1 is eye-clean), then Carat for size.

• 1. Cut: Determines sparkle
• 2. Color: G-H looks white
• 3. Clarity: VS2-SI1 eye-clean
• 4. Carat: Size within budget

Prong Settings

Four prongs show more of the diamond and let in more light. Six prongs are more secure and make round diamonds look rounder. For princess, marquise, or pear shapes, V-prongs protect the pointed ends. Either works—it's about the look you prefer.

• 4-prong: Shows more diamond
• 6-prong: More secure, rounder look
• V-prong: Protects pointed shapes
• Both are secure with care

Metal Choices

Platinum is most durable and naturally white—never needs replating. White gold is more affordable but needs rhodium replating every 1-2 years. Yellow and rose gold are making comebacks and can warm up lower color grade diamonds.

• Platinum: Durable, naturally white
• White gold: Affordable, needs replating
• Yellow/Rose: Warm, classic options
• 14K more durable than 18K

Ring Sizing

Get sized at end of day when fingers are largest. Temperature affects size—avoid measuring when very cold or hot. Wide bands feel tighter, so go up 1/4 size for bands over 4mm. When uncertain, go slightly larger—it's easier to size down.

• Measure end of day
• Avoid extreme temperatures
• Wide bands need larger size
• When unsure, go bigger

Resizing Options

Most solitaire rings can be resized up or down 1-2 sizes without issue. Some settings (like tension) are harder to resize. If you choose platinum or gold, resizing is straightforward. Eternity-style bands with diamonds all around cannot be resized.

• 1-2 sizes up or down possible
• Standard settings resize easily
• Tension settings harder
• Eternity bands cannot resize