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3 ct Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Lab Grown Diamond Ring – IGI Platinum

Vibrant IGI certified center stone with half-moon side diamonds in platinum and 14K gold.

OvalThree StoneWhite GoldGIA Certified

The client came to us with a mood board steeped in golden hour warmth cream roses on champagne silk, heirloom vanity mirrors, raw citrine crystals catching afternoon light. She wanted a ring that felt like sunlight made tangible, something both timeless and audacious. We sourced a IGI certified 3-carat oval diamond in fancy intense yellow, a rare VVS2 stone with saturated color that needed no enhancement. Two half-moon diamonds in flawless E grades flanked the center, their icy brilliance amplifying the yellow's radiance. The platinum shank and 14K yellow gold setting honored her reference to old-world glamour while keeping the design clean and architectural. The finished three-stone ring carries over six carats of presence and arrives with the confidence her vision deserved.

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Specifications

Carat2.00 ct

ShapeOval

SettingThree Stone

Metal14K White Gold

ColorE

ClarityVVS2

CertificationIGI

The Journey

From idea to finished piece

01

Brief

The client arrived with a curated collection of images that told a clear story: golden hour light spilling across vintage vanity trays, cream roses against champagne silk, raw citrine geodes catching afternoon sun. She described wanting a ring that felt like sunlight made tangible, something unmistakably bold yet rooted in old world elegance. The inspiration leaned toward warmth and presence, a piece that would command attention without relying on trendy details. She requested a fancy yellow diamond as the centerpiece, flanked by colorless stones to amplify the contrast, all set in a mix of metals that honored both durability and heritage.

02

3D render

We translated her vision into detailed 3D renders that explored every facet of the three stone design. The team modeled the 3-carat oval center stone with anatomical precision, adjusting prong height and basket depth until the yellow diamond appeared to float above the finger. The half-moon side stones required careful positioning to maximize light return without competing with the center's intensity. She reviewed metal transitions where platinum met yellow gold, approving a seamless cathedral architecture that felt both sturdy and refined.

03

Stone selection

The search centered on a fancy intense yellow oval that could anchor the entire composition without compromise. We secured a lab-grown 3-carat stone graded VVS2 for clarity, its facets calibrated to an excellent cut standard that maximized light return and color saturation. The IGI certification confirmed the intense yellow classification, a designation reserved for diamonds with vivid, concentrated hue. Paired with two half-moon diamonds totaling one carat in E colorless grades with VVS2 clarity, the center stone's warmth intensified through deliberate contrast.

04

Setting

The setting required a dual-metal approach that honored both durability and warmth. The jeweler constructed the shank and basket in platinum for strength and lasting integrity, then framed the fancy intense yellow oval in an 14K yellow gold head that echoed the stone's golden fire without competing. Four low-profile prongs secured the center diamond while allowing maximum light return, and the half-moon side stones were set flush in platinum bezels to create a seamless three-stone tableau that balanced modern architecture with old-world luxury.

05

Final

The finished ring exceeded the brief in every measurable way. The 3-carat fancy intense yellow oval caught light like bottled sunshine, while the platinum and 14K gold framework felt substantial yet refined in hand. The half-moon diamonds delivered exactly the contrast needed cool brilliance that made the center stone's warmth impossible to ignore. It was audacious without being loud, timeless without feeling safe, a six-carat statement that honored both her aesthetic and the craft required to bring it to life.

"I wanted something that felt like her bold without trying too hard. The fancy intense yellow oval we chose has this warmth that catches light differently throughout the day, and the half-moon side stones frame it without competing. Working through the design remotely was surprisingly straightforward; they walked me through certification details and metal choices without making me feel like I needed a gemology degree. She wears it constantly now, and I'm still noticing new facets I hadn't seen before."

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Albert Watson

NYC · 25/10/2025