Three Stone Emerald and Princess Engagement 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

Setting Your Budget

Forget the "two months salary" rule—that's marketing. Spend what you're comfortable with. A well-chosen $2,000 ring can look better than a poorly chosen $10,000 one. Prioritize cut quality, consider lab diamonds for value, and remember that she'll love it because it's from you.

• Set your own budget
• Quality over size
• Lab diamonds save 30-40%
• The meaning matters most

Diamond Shapes

Round brilliant is the most popular (53% of sales) and sparkles the most. Oval and cushion are trending strongly. Princess is modern and geometric. Look at jewelry she already wears for clues. When in doubt, round is the safe, timeless choice.

• Round: Most sparkle, classic
• Oval/Cushion: Trending, romantic
• Princess: Modern, geometric
• Check her existing jewelry

Ring Styles

Solitaire is timeless—all focus on the diamond. Halo makes the center look larger. Three-stone has meaning (past, present, future). Pavé adds maximum sparkle. Consider her lifestyle—active people should avoid high settings that catch on things.

• Solitaire: Timeless, elegant
• Halo: Makes center look larger
• Three-stone: Meaningful symbolism
• Consider her lifestyle

Secret Sizing

Borrow a ring she wears on that finger and trace it. Ask her friends or family. Propose with a placeholder and let her help choose. When uncertain, go slightly larger—resizing down is easier. Average women's ring size is 6-6.5.

• Borrow and trace a ring
• Ask close friends/family
• Average size is 6-6.5
• Go larger if unsure

Diamond Certification

Yes—always buy certified diamonds for engagement rings. GIA, AGS, and IGI are the trusted labs. Certification proves the diamond's quality and is required for insurance. Without it, you're trusting the seller's word on quality.

• Always buy certified
• GIA, AGS, IGI are trusted
• Required for insurance
• Proves quality claims