Description

1.5 Carat Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Ring –  Hidden Halo, 14K White Gold

This ring centers on a 1.50 carat emerald cut lab diamond, graded F color and VVS2 clarity, IGI certified. Six pear cut side diamonds (0.10ct each, 0.50ct total, F/VS1) flank the center stone on the band, and a hidden halo beneath the girdle adds further brilliance, bringing total diamond weight to approximately 2 carats. The pear side stones create a deliberate contrast with the emerald center — where the emerald cut’s rectangular step facets produce slow, glassy flashes, the pear brilliants produce rapid omnidirectional scintillation. The pointed tips of the pear stones angle outward from the center, creating a tapered, wing-like silhouette at the base of the setting. The hidden halo adds depth beneath the center stone without interrupting the emerald’s clean rectangular outline from above. Set in 14K white gold with a 2.60mm band.

Diamond Specifications

• Center Stone: 1.50 carat emerald cut lab-grown diamond
• Color: F — near-colorless, no visible tint
• Clarity: VVS2 — inclusions invisible to the naked eye; important for emerald cuts where step facets show the interior more directly
• Certification: IGI certified
• Total Carat Weight: Approximately 2.5ct

Ring Specifications

• Setting Style: Hidden halo with side diamonds
• Prongs: 4-prong center setting
• Shank Width: 2.60mm
• Metal: 14K White Gold
• Finish: High-polish
• Sizing: Made to order in your size

What’s Included

• ✔ IGI gemological certificate
• ✔ Professional appraisal certificate
• ✔ Luxury ring box
• ✔ Free insured FedEx shipping
• ✔ 30-day return policy
• ✔ Lifetime warranty

Why This Design Works

The emerald cut and pear cut are an intentional contrast. The emerald’s long, parallel step facets produce broad, architectural flashes of light — composed and deliberate. The pear brilliants produce rapid, multidirectional scintillation from their 57 facets. When pear stones are placed flanking an emerald center with their pointed tips angled outward, they create a visual frame that draws the eye toward the center stone while adding a different quality of sparkle on each side. The combination gives the ring more visual complexity than an emerald with matching step-cut sides would, while keeping the emerald center as the clear focal point.

The hidden halo adds a third layer. Beneath the girdle of the emerald center, the halo diamonds catch light from angles the center stone cannot — the sides and from below — creating a depth of brilliance that appears as the hand moves. In white gold, the neutral metal keeps the F color diamonds across the entire ring looking consistently clean and vivid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use pear side stones with an emerald cut center?

Most emerald cut rings use either baguette side stones (step cut, matching) or round brilliants (contrasting). Pear side stones offer a third option: they are brilliant cut — producing rapid scintillation — but their elongated, pointed shape creates a visual connection to the emerald center’s elongated outline. The pointed tip of each pear angles outward, creating a tapered, wing-like silhouette that frames the rectangular center stone softly. The contrast between the emerald’s glassy flashes and the pear brilliants’ rapid sparkle creates visual interest without the two elements competing with each other.

Why does VVS2 clarity matter for an emerald cut?

Emerald cuts have step facets that act like windows — they show the interior of the stone more directly than the radial facets of a brilliant cut, which scatter light to mask inclusions. A round VS2 is typically eye-clean; an emerald VS2 may not be. VVS2 is the grade that guarantees the stone is completely eye-clean in an emerald cut at 1.5 carats — nothing visible at any magnification a buyer would use in normal circumstances.

What is a hidden halo and why does it suit an emerald cut?

A hidden halo is set below the girdle of the center stone rather than around its visible perimeter. From directly above, the ring reads as a clean solitaire with side stones. The halo diamonds are visible from the side and from below, adding brilliance at angles the center stone cannot reach. A standard halo placed around an emerald cut would add a rounded or cushion-shaped border that fights the stone’s hard rectangular geometry. The hidden halo avoids this entirely — the emerald’s rectangular outline stays clean from above.

What does F color mean?

F is the third grade on the GIA color scale, in the colorless range (D, E, F are all colorless). No warmth or yellow tint is detectable under any conditions. In white gold, which provides a neutral backdrop, an F diamond appears particularly white and vivid. It is visually identical to D and E but costs less than those top two grades.

Can I change the metal or center stone size?

Yes. This ring can be made in 14K or 18K gold in yellow, white, or rose, or in platinum. We can also build it with an emerald cut center from 1 to 4 carats. Contact us before ordering — call 917-477-8663 or message through the site.

Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes — chemically and physically identical to a mined diamond. Same carbon crystal structure, same hardness of 10, same refractive index and light performance. The only difference is origin. This diamond comes with an IGI certificate confirming its cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight.

How long until I receive my ring?

Each ring is handcrafted to order. Standard production is 10–14 business days, then ships via free insured FedEx. If you need it by a specific date, contact us before ordering and we will confirm the timeline honestly.

Other Emerald Cut Rings

Looking for a larger emerald cut or a different band style? Here are related designs:

• 3 Carat Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Ring – 16 Baguette Side Stones & Hidden Halo — all step-cut design with 16 baguette band diamonds
• 3 Carat Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Hidden Halo Ring – Plain Band — clean solitaire with hidden halo, no side stones on the band
• 3 Carat Emerald Cut Lab Diamond Twisted Vine Ring — organic vine band with diamonds set along the shank