Heart Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring 1.00 CT vs Solitaire 2 Carat Princess Cut Lab Grown Ring

Buy the princess cut if size and certification matter most: it gives you 2 carats of IGI-certified E-VS1 lab-grown diamond in a four-prong solitaire, and owners of this style describe it as bright and substantial on the hand. Buy the heart cut if you want a romantic, unusual shape and a lighter ring for daily wear; its 1.00 ct center is well below 2 carats, but the heart silhouette and hidden diamond band make it the more distinctive piece. Both are E-VS1 lab-grown solitaires with excellent cut grades, so the real split is shape and carat weight, not quality.

• Choose the heart cut solitaire if you want a romantic, less common shape and a lighter ring that sits comfortably for everyday wear.
• Choose the princess cut solitaire if you want a visibly larger 2-carat stone with a named IGI certificate and a modern square silhouette.