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3 Carat Solitaire Rings

A 3 carat lab-grown diamond solitaire engagement ring puts all the attention on one stone. Each ring here comes with its 3 carat lab-grown diamond center set and included in the price. Choose from ten shapes, from round and oval to emerald and heart, in white, yellow or rose gold (10K, 14K or 18K) or platinum.

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Buying guide

Plain, pavé or hidden halo

The simplest solitaires sit on a plain band, either thin or rounded. Others add a pavé band of small lab-grown diamond accents running along the shank. A hidden halo version tucks a row of accents under the center, so the top view stays a classic solitaire while the side view sparkles. A cathedral setting raises the center on arched shoulders over a graduated pavé band.

How a 3 carat solitaire wears

A 3 carat center is large on most hands. A round one measures roughly 9 mm across, and elongated shapes such as oval, pear and marquise look longer still. Because a solitaire has no halo to lean on, the center needs to be secure and the band strong enough to support it. A slightly wider band can help a big center sit level.

Metal choice

Platinum is dense, naturally white and very durable, so it is a popular choice for a large center. White gold looks similar at a lower price and is plated to keep its bright white finish. Yellow and rose gold add warmth around a colorless lab-grown diamond.

Made to order

Each ring is made for you in 10–15 days. Shipping is free on orders over $500, returns are accepted within 30 days, and one resize is free within 60 days of delivery.

3 Carat Solitaire Rings FAQs

What is the price of a 3 carat solitaire ring?

Usually from about $2,100 for the finished ring with its 3 carat lab-grown diamond center set, in the lowest gold option. Most 3 carat solitaire rings here sit between about $2,300 and $2,450. Pavé and hidden halo styles cost a little more than a plain band, and platinum or higher-karat gold adds to the price. A natural diamond of the same size costs far more.

Is a 3 carat solitaire too big?

Not for most people, though it is a bold size. A 3 carat round center is roughly 9 mm across and covers much of the width of an average finger. If you want the size without too much height, a solitaire on a plain band keeps the look clean, and an oval or emerald shape spreads the stone along the finger. A sturdier band helps it sit level for daily wear.