- Is an SI clarity emerald cut a good choice?
- It can be, but emerald cuts are step-cut and show inclusions more than round brilliants. Ask to see the stone in person or in close-up video and check that any inclusions sit off-center and aren't visible to the eye.
- How does a lab-grown diamond compare to a natural one here?
- The look and hardness are the same, and a lab-grown stone gets you a much larger emerald cut for the same budget. The trade-off is resale: lab-grown diamonds have little resale value, while natural stones hold more.
- Will the emerald cut look smaller than a round of the same carat?
- Emerald cuts are elongated, so a 2-carat stone spreads over more finger length but looks narrower across. It tends to read as elegant rather than round and brilliant.
- Is 14K white gold a good metal for an engagement ring?
- Yes. It is harder and more scratch-resistant than 18K, which suits daily wear. It is rhodium-plated for a bright white finish and will need re-plating every year or two as the plating wears.
- Can this ring be resized?
- A plain solitaire band in white gold is usually resizable by a jeweler, though sizing a ring with a large center stone can be limited. Confirm the sizing policy before buying and avoid resizing repeatedly.
- What should I check when it arrives?
- Inspect the prongs for tightness, confirm the diamond's certificate matches the stone, and look at the emerald cut under different light. Step cuts reveal scratches and smudges, so clean it and check the facets are crisp.
- Where is the Kay Lab-Grown Diamonds Emerald-Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring 2 Ct Tw 14K White Gold cheapest?
- At Kay Jewelers, for $3,599.99, as of our latest check.