A 1.5 carat emerald cluster engagement ring, handmade in solid gold and finished with a scattered cluster of accent diamonds along the shoulders. Prices start from around £1,565.

• Centre stone: 1.5 carat emerald cut lab grown diamond
• Setting: a scattered cluster of accent diamonds along the shoulders
• Metal: 9ct, 14ct or 18ct solid gold - yellow, white or rose, hallmarked
• Made to order: allow 10-14 days
• Brand: Qutahia Jewellery

What makes this emerald cluster engagement ring different

Most 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 1.5 carat it reads larger than a round stone of the same weight. See the full diamond collection for other shapes and carat weights.

The Problem

You have probably found the same thing everyone else does when they start looking. A natural diamond at the size you actually want costs more than you planned, and the stones inside your budget look smaller in person than they did online. Most people end up choosing between the size they wanted and the price they can justify.

Why Solid Gold Changes Everything

Lab grown diamonds close that gap without asking you to accept a lesser stone. Identical hardness, identical brilliance, identical certification categories - a different origin and a different price. Combined with a solid gold setting, that means a bigger stone on a ring built to be worn every day. Every emerald cluster engagement ring we make is hallmarked and built to the same standard.

Picture This

Think about the first week of wearing it - the light catching it while typing, while driving, while doing nothing in particular. A 1.5 carat stone does that constantly. That is the difference between a ring that is admired once and one that is noticed every day. An emerald cluster engagement ring is the piece people remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions below are the ones buyers ask most often before choosing an emerald cluster engagement ring.

How much is a 1.5 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?

A 1.5 carat lab grown solitaire starts from around £1,400 in 9ct gold, £1,700 in 14ct and £1,930 in 18ct. Going from 1 carat to 1.5 carat adds roughly 27% to the price, not 50% - carat weight and price do not rise in step.

What is a cluster engagement ring?

A cluster ring surrounds or accompanies the centre stone with a group of smaller diamonds set in a scattered pattern rather than a straight line. It gives more sparkle across the ring than a plain band at the same total carat weight.

Is an emerald cut diamond a good choice for an engagement ring?

An 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.

Lab grown diamond or moissanite - which is better?

Moissanite 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.

Are lab grown diamonds acceptable for an engagement ring?

A 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.

Are lab grown diamonds good for engagement rings?

Yes. 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. The only differences are where it formed and what it costs.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes. A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, not a simulant. Cubic zirconia and moissanite are different materials; a lab grown diamond is diamond itself, and is certified as such.

What is the difference between lab grown and natural diamonds?

Only the process of formation. A natural diamond forms underground over millions of years; a lab grown diamond is produced in weeks with the same crystal structure. Hardness, brilliance and chemical composition are identical. The price difference is three to five times.