0.8 Carat Oval Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K White Gold
Product code: NCH-14489
Material
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An oval lab-grown diamond set lengthwise, with a chain of separate marquise and round stones along both sides of the band, in 18K white gold.
Jewelry details
An 18K white gold engagement ring with an oval-cut lab-grown diamond set lengthwise along the finger, flanked by a chain of separate stones on each side of the band: a round, a marquise, then a round again, each in its own prongs, with open plain gold sections in between.
The ring has one center stone and sixteen lab-grown accent diamonds: four marquises and twelve rounds.
The oval and four prongs at its ends
The oval center stone is held by four prongs in two pairs, placed at the two tapered ends of the stone; the two long sides are left completely open. So the oval shape shows in full, the stone looks longer and bigger, while the two ends, the most knock-prone spots, are protected by prongs.
The space beneath the center stone is open to let light in. An oval set lengthwise along the band makes the finger look slimmer and longer than a round stone of the same weight.
A chain of separate stones on both sides of the band
From the head of the ring, each side runs a round stone, then a marquise lying along the band, a small round, another marquise, then rounds graduating smaller. Each stone has its own prongs, with mirror-polished plain gold sections between them. Those gaps are deliberate: the band looks like a strand of strung gems, far more graceful than a continuous row.
Three things to check when you hold it
Look straight down: the oval should sit straight along the band, the two chains of stones symmetrical on both sides.
Examine the marquises: both points should be covered by prongs, and each stone should lie along the band, not tilted diagonally.
Run your hand along the band: the small prongs should be rounded, not catching fabric threads.
Honest points to weigh first
The band is very slim and suits slender fingers; avoid hard knocks and take the ring off for heavy work.
Each small stone has its own setting, so there are many small prongs that catch wool threads more easily than a plain band; have the prongs checked periodically.
An oval sometimes shows a slightly dark bow-tie area in the middle; in a well-cut stone it's very faint, so see it in person before choosing.
Stones run along most of both sides of the band, so it can only be enlarged or reduced slightly; measure your size carefully from the start.
18K white gold and lab-grown diamonds
The ring is made in 18K white gold, with a higher gold content than 14K, so as the plating wears the base color is warmer and more luxurious; in exchange 18K is a little softer, so with a slim band and many small prongs like this design, bring it to the store regularly for prong checks. The outside is rhodium-plated for a bright white color; when it yellows slightly, have it re-plated. The center stone and all the accent stones are lab-grown diamonds, with the same hardness and brilliance as mined diamonds, indistinguishable to the naked eye, differing in origin and a far gentler price. Information on the center stone's size, color and clarity is in the jewelry information table.
Choosing the size and keeping it bright
On sizing, measuring with an old ring is often inaccurate since it may be for a different finger or width; measure directly in the afternoon when fingers have expanded. Each week, soak the ring in warm water with a little dish soap, gently brush under the center stone and around the small settings, then rinse; every few months bring it to the store for a prong check. This ring suits someone who loves a slender, refined look and wants an engagement ring with its own detail while staying delicate.
