Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes. It has the same carbon crystal structure as a mined diamond, just grown in a lab. It is graded on the same color and clarity scales, which is why this stone carries a certification.

How does an oval cut compare with a round diamond?

An oval faces up larger than a round of the same carat weight and looks elongated on the finger. It also hides inclusions well, but it can show a bow-tie shadow across the middle if cut poorly.

Will the 11.8mm band fit comfortably?

That is a wide band, so it fits snugly and can feel tight compared with a 2mm band. Many wearers size up a half size for wide rings, and it stacks less easily with other bands.

Does an F color grade matter on a lab-grown diamond?

F is near colorless, so the stone looks white to the eye in most lighting. In white gold, a slightly lower grade would look similar, so much of the value here is in the size and cut.

How should I care for a prong-set ring this size?

Clean it often, since a large stone shows film and dulls quickly. Have the prongs checked regularly, because a tall setting with a big center stone is more exposed to knocks.

What should I check before buying?

Ask to see the diamond certificate and confirm the exact center-stone carat weight, since total weight includes accent stones. Check the return window and whether resizing is included.

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Vera Wang Love Collection 3-7/8 CT. T.W. Oval Certified Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold

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Name: Vera Wang Love Collection 3-7/8 CT. T.W. Oval Certified Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Brand: Vera Wang
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Vera Wang Love Collection 3-7/8 CT. T.W. Oval Certified Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold

Vera Wang Love Collection oval lab-grown diamond engagement ring in 14K white gold — a proposal moment.

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Specs

Stone Shape: Oval
GIA Color: F
Stone Color: White
Stone Type: Lab-Grown Diamond
Gold Karat: 14K
Stone Setting: Prong
Width: 11.8

About the Vera Wang Love Collection 3-7/8 CT. T.W. Oval Certified Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold

This is a Vera Wang Love Collection engagement ring in 14K white gold, set with an oval certified lab-grown diamond of roughly 3-7/8 carats total weight, held in prongs on a band about 11.8mm wide. The oval cut stretches the stone visually, so it reads large on the hand, and the F color grade keeps it bright and white. Lab-grown stones cost less than mined diamonds of the same size and grade, which is why a ring this big sits near smaller natural-diamond rings on value. It suits shoppers who want a bold, high-carat oval and are comfortable with a lab-grown center stone; the wide band and tall setting make it a statement piece rather than a low-profile everyday ring.

Best forShoppers who want a large oval center stoneBuyers open to lab-grown diamondsStatement engagement ring wearersFans of the Vera Wang Love Collection

Pros

Oval cut makes the stone look larger than its weight
F color grade keeps the diamond white and bright
Certified lab-grown stone with documented grading
14K white gold band with a substantial 11.8mm width
Prong setting shows off the oval shape

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