3-Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring | Hidden Halo, Claw Set | 14kt Yellow Gold

A heart-shaped diamond engagement ring that earns its shape — 3.09 carats of lab-created diamond in E color and VS1 clarity, IGI certified (Report #LG698564150), set in a claw prong setting with a hidden halo that adds quiet brilliance from every angle. Crafted in 14kt yellow gold with a 2mm band. For the buyer who wants presence, precision, and meaning in a single ring. SKU: AJENG-0015. $2,815.

Ring at a Glance

• Center Stone: Lab-Created Heart-Shaped Diamond — 3.09tcw
• Diamond Color: E (Colorless)
• Diamond Clarity: VS1
• Certification: IGI Certified — Report #LG698564150
• Diamond Dimensions: 9.13 x 9.93 x 5.88mm
• Metal: 14kt Yellow Gold (585 purity)
• Setting: Claw Prong + Hidden Halo
• Band Thickness: 2mm
• Ring Weight: 5.00g
• SKU: AJENG-0015
• Price: $2,815

The Heart-Shaped Diamond — Why It's the Most Personal Cut

The heart shape is the only diamond cut that carries explicit emotional meaning in its silhouette — and that makes it one of the most intentional choices a buyer can make. It is not the easiest cut to execute well: achieving perfect symmetry in both lobes, a crisp cleft at the top, and a sharp point at the base requires exceptional precision from the cutter. At 3.09 carats with dimensions of 9.13 x 9.93 x 5.88mm, this diamond wears beautifully as a heart — neither too wide nor too elongated — with E color that faces up completely colorless and VS1 clarity that is eye-clean under any conditions. For a heart diamond engagement ring, color and clarity at this level mean the stone's natural brilliance is never compromised by warmth or visible inclusions.

Stone Details — E Color, VS1, IGI Certified Lab Diamond

E color sits at the very top of the diamond color scale — one step below the rarest D grade — meaning this stone appears entirely colorless to the naked eye and under magnification. In yellow gold, E color creates a striking contrast: the warm gold band makes the brilliant white of the diamond appear even more vivid. VS1 clarity places inclusions firmly in the very slight category, detectable only under professional 10x magnification — never to the naked eye. The IGI certification (Report #LG698564150) provides full documentation of these grades from one of the world's most respected independent gemological laboratories, giving the buyer complete confidence in every specification listed. Lab-created diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds — the difference is origin, not quality.

The Hidden Halo — What Makes This Ring Different

A standard halo surrounds the center stone visibly, creating a border of smaller diamonds that frame the main stone from above. A hidden halo is placed beneath the center stone's girdle — invisible from the top view, revealed only when the ring is seen from the side or a lower angle. This design decision is deliberate: the heart-shaped diamond presents unobstructed and clean from the top, with its silhouette fully intact, while the hidden halo adds a constellation of brilliance around the base of the stone that catches light from oblique angles. The effect is a ring that rewards attention — it sparkles more than it appears to at first glance. Combined with the claw prong setting, which allows maximum light entry through the stone, this ring produces exceptional brilliance in all lighting conditions.

✦ Why Shop With Treasured & Co.

• ✔ IGI certified lab diamond — fully documented E color, VS1 clarity
• ✔ 3.09 carats — substantial size with ideal heart proportions
• ✔ Hidden halo — brilliance that rewards a second look
• ✔ Sizes 5–9 available — contact us for custom sizing
• ✔ Free shipping on all orders
• ✔ Financing available through Affirm
• ✔ In-store viewing: 30-06 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103
• ✔ Call us: (718) 956-0001

What Is a Heart-Shaped Diamond?

The heart-shaped diamond is a modified brilliant cut — derived from the pear shape — featuring 56 to 58 facets that produce strong light return and fire. It is the most technically demanding fancy cut to execute symmetrically, as both lobes must be identical in size and curve, and the cleft at the top must be well-defined without sacrificing structural integrity in the stone. The cut's brilliance profile is similar to a round diamond's — full and vivid — but its distinctive silhouette makes it uniquely expressive among fancy shapes. At 3 carats and above, a heart-shaped diamond has enough face-up size to display the shape clearly and dramatically on the finger, which is why serious buyers who want the heart cut tend to seek stones of 1.5 carats or larger.