Gilded 2 Carat Lab-Grown Solitaire Ring vs Rosec Jewels 2 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Ring

Buy the Gilded if you want a round brilliant in a plain solitaire-plus shank and a white or yellow metal finish. Buy the Rosec Jewels if you prefer an oval center, side stones and peek-a-boo diamonds, and want a certificate of authenticity in the box. The Gilded's round cut hides wear and chips better and reads as the more traditional engagement ring. The Rosec gives more sparkle across the band and a documented stone, but the oval and the peg head need more careful handling. Neither brand is a known name in fine jewelry, so judge the setting and the paperwork, not the label.

• Choose the Gilded if you want a round 2-carat lab-grown diamond in a classic solitaire-plus shank and a choice of white or yellow finish.
• Choose the Rosec Jewels if you want an oval center with side stones and peek-a-boo diamonds, plus a certificate of authenticity in the box.