Is the center stone a real diamond?

It is a lab-grown diamond, chemically the same as a mined one. The listing grades it G-H color and VS or better clarity.

How big is the center stone?

About 0.45 carat for the heart center, plus roughly 0.07 carat of pavé accents on the band.

It is 14K solid gold, so the color runs through the metal rather than sitting on a plating.

Pavé settings can loosen with knocks and snags. Have a jeweler check the prongs and stones once a year.

A jeweler can usually resize a plain shank, but pavé set along the band limits how much it can be adjusted. Ask before buying.

The pavé band and heart cut give more detail and sparkle than a plain round solitaire, which is more understated and easier to match to any style.

At 79e | Everyday Jewelry, for $475.00, as of our latest check.

$475.00at 79e | Everyday JewelryChecked Nov 8

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