Engagement Rings

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds — the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale), the same brilliance, and the same composition (pure carbon crystal). The difference is origin. Lab-grown diamonds are produced in a controlled environment, making them fully traceable and sustainably sourced.

A solitaire features a single diamond with no additional stones — the setting holds the diamond prominently, letting it command full attention. A halo ring frames the center diamond with a ring of smaller pavé-set diamonds, which optically increases the diamond's apparent size and adds overall brilliance. Both are timeless styles; the choice comes down to preference for simplicity or maximum sparkle.

Round is the most brilliant cut — its 58 facets are optimized for light return. Oval has surged in popularity for its elongated silhouette, which can make the finger appear longer; it tends to look larger face-up than a round of the same carat weight. Emerald cut features a step-cut faceting pattern that offers clarity and a sophisticated, gallery-like appearance rather than maximum sparkle.

Carat weight affects both the visual presence and price of a ring. A 1ct round diamond in a classic solitaire is a timeless, balanced choice. Oval and emerald cuts tend to look larger face-up for the same carat weight than round cuts, so a 1.5–2ct oval can read similarly to a 2ct round. Consider finger width as well — longer, thinner fingers carry larger stones proportionately.

Yes. Most engagement ring settings can be resized by a local jeweler. For best results, measure your ring size on multiple occasions (fingers swell in heat and shrink in cold) before ordering. Visit our ring size chart for a full sizing guide.

Quince works directly with manufacturers, eliminating the wholesale and retail markup that inflates prices at traditional jewelry stores and major online jewelers. Our lab-grown diamond engagement rings are priced well below specialty jewelry retail for comparable construction — same 14k gold and platinum settings, same diamond grading — without the multi-tier margin on top.