- Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
- Yes. It is a genuine diamond grown in a lab rather than mined, with the same carbon crystal structure and the same hardness and sparkle. Only its origin differs, and grading labs note it on the report.
- How does this compare with a mined diamond solitaire?
- It looks the same to the eye at this color and clarity, and it is a 1 carat round brilliant in 14K white gold. The main difference is resale: mined stones hold value, lab grown ones do not.
- What do F-G color and VS2-SI1 clarity mean?
- F-G is near-colorless, so the stone looks white rather than yellow. VS2-SI1 means inclusions are minor to slight and generally not visible without magnification.
- Will the white gold stay white?
- 14K white gold is rhodium plated for a bright white finish. That plating wears with daily wear and is restored by re-plating, a routine jeweler service.
- Can this ring be resized?
- A plain 14K gold solitaire band can usually be resized by a jeweler, though prong-set stones and full-eternity styles are harder. Have it sized before the proposal if you can.
- What should I check when it arrives?
- Look at the prongs for even seating and no gaps, confirm the stone is secure, and check the inside stamp for 14K. Keep the grading or authenticity paperwork with the ring.
- Where is the Haus of Brilliance 14K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Round Lab Grown Diamond Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring (F-G Color, VS2-SI1 Clarity) cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $945.00, as of our latest check.