marquise three stone engagement ring - 1.0 carat, two marquise side stones flanking the centre diamond, made to order in solid gold. Prices start from around £1,840.

• Centre stone: 1.0 carat marquise cut lab grown diamond
• Setting: two marquise side stones flanking the centre diamond
• 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 marquise three stone 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 marquise 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 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

This 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 marquise three stone 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 1.0 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. A marquise three stone engagement ring is the piece people remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions below are the ones buyers ask most often before choosing a marquise three stone engagement ring.

How much is a 1 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?

A 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.

What does a three stone engagement ring mean?

A three stone ring has a centre diamond flanked by two side stones. The three stones are commonly read as past, present and future. Practically, the side stones add width and make the ring read larger on the finger.

What is a marquise cut diamond?

A marquise is an elongated shape with pointed ends. It covers more finger than any other cut at the same carat weight, which is why it reads as the largest stone for the money.

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.

Are lab grown diamonds certified?

IGI and GIA both certify lab grown diamonds. The certificate confirms carat, colour, clarity and cut, and states clearly that the stone is lab grown.

How do I clean a lab grown diamond engagement ring?

Warm 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.

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.