Forever Yours

Description

A 2.01 carat oval-cut lab-grown diamond, D colour and VS1 clarity, held in a tulip setting and handcrafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver. Made to order in Karachi by Nuraan, third generation jewelers since 1947.

Product details

• Centre stone: Lab-grown diamond — 2.01 carat, oval brilliant cut
• Colour: D — the highest grade on the scale, completely colourless
• Clarity: VS1 — inclusions not visible to the naked eye
• Setting: Tulip — sculpted prongs rise from the shank and curve open beneath the stone like petals, lifting it clear of the band
• Metal: 925 sterling silver (chandi) with rhodium plating
• Hardness: 10 on the Mohs scale — the hardest material on earth
• Made to order: Individually handcrafted in Pakistan — allow 28–30 business days; the diamond is sourced and imported to order
• Lifetime replating: Free rhodium replating for life on every Nuraan piece

What a lab-grown diamond is

A lab-grown diamond is a diamond. Not a simulant, not a substitute — the same crystal structure, the same carbon lattice, the same 10 on the Mohs scale, the same fire and the same refractive index as a stone pulled from the earth. The only difference is where it formed: in a controlled chamber over weeks rather than in the mantle over a billion years. No gemmologist can tell the two apart by eye; distinguishing them requires specialist equipment that reads growth patterns.

What changes is the price. A mined 2 carat D/VS1 oval is a stone very few people in Pakistan will ever own. Grown in a laboratory, the same stone — same size, same colour, same clarity — becomes something you can actually put on a hand.

D colour, VS1 clarity, 2 carats

These three numbers are the ones that matter, and this stone is near the top of all of them.

D is the highest colour grade that exists — utterly colourless, with no warmth or tint at any angle. Most diamonds sold at any price sit several grades below it.

VS1 means very slightly included: the internal characteristics are difficult to find even under 10x magnification, and entirely invisible to the naked eye. Above this grade you pay considerably more for something no one will ever see.

2 carats in an oval cut reads larger than 2 carats in a round, because the elongated shape spreads more surface across the finger. On the hand, this is a stone that is noticed before anything else.

The tulip setting

A tulip setting takes its name from what it looks like from the side: the prongs do not simply grip the stone from above but sweep up out of the shank and curve outward beneath it, opening like petals around the base. It lifts the diamond high and clear of the band so light enters from underneath as well as the top, and it gives the ring a shape worth looking at from every angle rather than only from directly above.

Care instructions

Diamond is the hardest material known, but the setting deserves care. Remove the ring before manual work, sport, or anything that would knock the prongs. Have the setting checked periodically — Nuraan will inspect and tighten it for you at any time. Clean with a soft brush and warm soapy water; avoid harsh chemicals. Nuraan’s lifetime replating guarantee covers the rhodium finish for life, and workmanship is covered for six months.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes. It is chemically, physically and optically identical to a mined diamond — pure crystallised carbon, 10 on the Mohs scale. It is not cubic zirconia, not moissanite, not a simulant of any kind. The distinction is origin, not substance.

How is it different from moissanite?

Moissanite is silicon carbide — a genuine gemstone in its own right, with more fire than diamond, which Nuraan uses across the collection. A lab-grown diamond is carbon: it is diamond. They are different materials with different optical characters, and this ring is the latter.

Will it hold its appearance?

Permanently. Diamond does not cloud, dull, scratch in ordinary wear, or change colour over a lifetime.

How long does delivery take in Pakistan?

Each ring is handcrafted to order in 28–30 business days — the diamond is sourced and imported to order. For a stone of this value Nuraan will confirm your order personally before work begins. WhatsApp updates throughout. Contact +923207906077.