Which has the better diamond?

The Forever Diamonds stone is larger (1.5 ct) and cleaner (VVS2 vs VS1), and it comes with an IGI report. The Eternate stone states an excellent cut, which Forever Diamonds does not. Both are E-F color lab-grown hearts.

Is the 1.5 ct worth the extra size?

A 1.5 ct heart reads visibly bigger on the hand than a 1.00 ct. Whether that is worth it depends on the Forever Diamonds price, which was not given; check it against $865.00 at Eternate.

Can I get white gold or platinum on either?

Only on the Eternate ring, which offers 14k and 18k gold in yellow, white or rose, plus platinum, sterling silver and gold vermeil. Forever Diamonds lists 14K yellow gold only.

Which fits more ring sizes?

Eternate covers US 2-11 and takes custom size requests. Forever Diamonds lists only size 5.5, so confirm other sizes with the seller first.

Which is better for an unusual proposal ring?

Both use a heart cut, which is already less common than round or oval. Pick Eternate for metal and size flexibility, Forever Diamonds for a bigger, higher-clarity stone with a grading report.

Does either come with a grading report?

Forever Diamonds includes an IGI report for the center diamond. Eternate's listing does not mention one, so ask before you buy.

Heart Cut Solitaire Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring (1.00 CT) vs 1.5 Carat Heart Shape Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Buy the Eternate 1.00 ct heart solitaire if you want a colorless VS1 heart-cut lab diamond in your choice of 14k or 18k gold, platinum, sterling silver or vermeil, in any of three gold colors and sizes US 2-11. Buy the Forever Diamonds 1.5 ct ring if you want a larger heart stone with higher VVS2 clarity and an IGI report, and you are fine with 14K yellow gold in size 5.5. The Eternate ring is $865.00; no price was given for the Forever Diamonds ring.

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