A 2.0 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 £2,145.

• Centre stone: 2.0 carat emerald cut lab grown diamond
• Setting: a split shank band that frames the centre stone
• 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 split shank 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 2.0 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

Almost everyone hits the same wall. The shape is decided within a week; the size takes months, because the natural diamond that looks right costs three to five times what feels sensible to spend.

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 split shank engagement ring we make is hallmarked and built to the same standard.

Picture This

Picture the moment you take it out. The stone catches the light before anything is said, and the size registers immediately - that is what a 2.0 carat centre stone does at arm's length. Years later it is still the ring being noticed, because solid gold does not wear thin and a diamond does not dull. An emerald split shank engagement ring is the piece people remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How much is a 2 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?

A 2 carat lab grown solitaire starts from around £1,790 in 9ct gold and £2,370 in 18ct. The same stone as a natural diamond would sit between £12,000 and £20,000 at UK retail.

What is a split shank engagement ring?

A 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.

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.

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.

Do lab grown diamonds have resale value?

Limited. Resale value for lab grown diamonds is markedly lower than for natural diamonds, and continues to fall as production costs drop. If you are buying an engagement ring as an investment, lab grown is not the right choice. Most people buy one to wear, not to sell.

Should I buy a lab grown diamond engagement ring?

It makes sense if you want a larger or cleaner stone for the same budget. It does not make sense if you are buying for investment, because resale value is low. For most buyers an engagement ring is a piece to wear rather than an asset to sell.

Which gold carat should I choose - 9ct, 14ct or 18ct?

9ct is the most common choice in the UK: it is harder, so it scratches less in daily wear, and it is the most affordable. 18ct gives a richer gold colour and is softer. 14ct sits between the two. All three are hallmarked.