{"product_id":"oval-lab-diamond-split-shank-engagement-ring-1-5ct-101-10505-1-5-ov","title":"Oval Lab Grown Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring 1.5ct | Qutahia Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.5 carat oval split shank engagement ring, handmade in solid gold and finished with a split shank band that frames the centre stone. Prices start from around £1,720.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 carat oval cut lab grown diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a split shank band that frames the centre stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9ct, 14ct or 18ct solid gold - yellow, white or rose, hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow 10-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qutahia Jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this oval split shank engagement ring different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost 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 oval 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003ediamond collection\u003c\/a\u003e for other shapes and carat weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difficulty is rarely taste. Most people know quite quickly which shape they want. What stops them is the gap between the stone they imagined and what a natural diamond of that size actually costs in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Solid Gold Changes Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lab grown diamond removes that trade-off. It is the same material as a mined diamond - pure carbon, hardness 10 - grown in weeks rather than millions of years. Because supply is not constrained, the same budget buys a substantially larger stone. Set in solid hallmarked gold rather than plated brass, the ring lasts the way an engagement ring should. Every oval split shank engagement ring we make is hallmarked and built to the same standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePicture This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture the moment you take it out. The stone catches the light before anything is said, and the size registers immediately - that is what a 1.5 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 oval split shank engagement ring is the piece people remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe questions below are the ones buyers ask most often before choosing an oval split shank engagement ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is a 1.5 carat lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a split shank engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose an oval diamond for an engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn oval stone looks larger than a round diamond of the same carat weight because more of its surface faces upward. The elongated outline also lengthens the finger. Oval is currently one of the two most requested shapes in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a lab grown diamond engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLab grown diamond or moissanite - which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoissanite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds acceptable for an engagement ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre lab grown diamonds good for engagement rings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a lab grown diamond a real diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qutahia Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Yellow Gold \/ 9 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790150371,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_YG-CT_9-LAB","price":1637.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Gold \/ 14 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790183139,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_YG-CT_14-LAB","price":1998.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Gold \/ 18 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790215907,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_YG-CT_18-LAB","price":2280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Gold \/ 9 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790248675,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_WG-CT_9-LAB","price":1637.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Gold \/ 14 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790281443,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_WG-CT_14-LAB","price":1998.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Gold \/ 18 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790314211,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_WG-CT_18-LAB","price":2280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose Gold \/ 9 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790346979,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_RG-CT_9-LAB","price":1637.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose Gold \/ 14 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790379747,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_RG-CT_14-LAB","price":1998.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose Gold \/ 18 ct \/ LAB","offer_id":49658790412515,"sku":"101-10505-1-5-OV-COL_RG-CT_18-LAB","price":2280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/7180\/8995\/files\/large_c164da04-45c9-4c05-8c11-52c5bc6101ea.webp?v=1788324196","url":"https:\/\/qutahia.co.uk\/products\/oval-lab-diamond-split-shank-engagement-ring-1-5ct-101-10505-1-5-ov","provider":"Qutahia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}