


They were also much more affordable than their mined counterparts, meaning they could get exactly what they wanted. We walked them through how lab grown diamonds are physically, optically, and atomically exactly the same as mined diamonds, but without the ethical and sustainability baggage. At first, they thought that they were fake diamonds. Our client initially was hesitant on lab grown diamonds. But not all statements are about size and sparkle. A large carat size without looking overbearing was key, and going for an oval cut ensured a classy look. Making a statement was important to our client. Large melee diamonds in a pavé setting.įrom here, we designed a render of the ring, so they could see what it would look like in real life.Our client eventually decided on the following: Ovals are also not as sparkly as round cut (round cuts are one of the sparkliest) so if our client did go with an oval cut diamond, we encouraged them to consider melee diamonds in a pavé setting to add more shine to the engagement ring. For example, we explained that oval-shaped diamonds help to elongate the finger, while a round-cut diamond looks great in larger sizes but with small and slim fingers, it can appear overbearing. We also gave sincere feedback on each design. So we asked lots of questions and gave the couple enough time to deliberate. And because we couldn’t decide for them, we walked them through each of the designs like the one below. We also learned that our client was still debating on whether they wanted diamonds on the band. We first did sketches of a round cut and oval cut solitaire. It is here they wanted guidance - not a sales pitch. The couple also hadn’t made up their mind on if they would like a round cut or oval solitaire. They were looking for someone to look after them, especially when it came to designing a ring, but also providing them with an experience where they felt comfortable with making design changes and receiving honest feedback. Either they were expected to spend well beyond their budget, or they were pushed into a design that they weren’t happy with. Our client had spent two years looking at engagement rings and couldn’t find what they were looking for. Designing a 1.5 Carat Oval Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
