{"product_id":"emerald-lab-diamond-split-shank-engagement-ring-1-0ct-101-10505-1-0-em","title":"Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring 1.0ct | Qutahia Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.0 carat emerald split shank engagement ring, handmade in solid gold and finished with a split shank band that frames the centre stone. Prices start from around £1,420.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 carat emerald cut lab grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a split shank band that frames the centre stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct, 14ct or 18ct solid gold - yellow, white or rose, hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow 10-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qutahia Jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this emerald split shank engagement ring different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost rings at this price are plated or set in low-purity alloy. This one is solid gold throughout, hallmarked, and built around a certified stone. The emerald outline was chosen because it carries weight visually - at 1.0 carat it reads larger than a round stone of the same weight. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003ediamond collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other shapes and carat weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRing shopping tends to go the same way. You set a budget, then discover that the natural stone at that price is half the size you pictured. The choice becomes compromise on the stone or stretch the budget, and neither feels good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Solid Gold Changes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is where lab grown changes the arithmetic. The stone is diamond, not an imitation, and it wears exactly like a mined one. What changes is the price per carat, which is why buyers routinely move up a full carat without moving their budget. The setting is solid gold and hallmarked, so nothing about the ring is a shortcut. Every emerald split shank engagement ring we make is hallmarked and built to the same standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePicture This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine it on the hand rather than in the box. At 1.0 carat the stone is large enough to read across a room, and the emerald outline is what makes it recognisable. This is the version of the ring you pictured before you started worrying about price. An emerald split shank engagement ring is the piece people remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe questions below are the ones buyers ask most often before choosing an emerald split shank engagement ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is a 1 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring at Qutahia starts from around £1,100 in 9ct gold, £1,360 in 14ct and £1,575 in 18ct. Cut affects the price: emerald is the most affordable, marquise the highest. A natural diamond of the same weight typically costs three to five times more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a split shank engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA split shank ring has a band that divides into two as it approaches the centre stone. The split frames the diamond and makes it appear raised and larger, and the wider profile suits bigger centre stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs an emerald cut diamond a good choice for an engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn emerald cut has long, straight facets that produce a mirror-like flash rather than dense sparkle. It shows clarity more openly than a brilliant cut, so it suits a cleaner stone and a buyer who prefers an architectural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIGI and GIA both certify lab grown diamonds. The certificate confirms carat, colour, clarity and cut, and states clearly that the stone is lab grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm water, a few drops of washing-up liquid and a soft toothbrush are enough. Doing this once a month keeps the stone bright. Avoid chlorine and abrasive cleaners - the risk is to the gold setting rather than the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLab grown diamond or moissanite - which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is not a diamond; it is silicon carbide. It throws more colour and costs less, but its hardness is 9.25. A lab grown diamond is harder at 10 and is certified as a diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds acceptable for an engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab grown engagement ring is no longer a minority choice in the UK. It is a common decision among younger buyers, largely because the same budget buys a noticeably larger stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds good for engagement rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A lab grown diamond is chemically and physically identical to a mined diamond: pure carbon, 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. There is no durability difference for daily wear. 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