1.5 to 2 carats is the oval solitaire tier where size becomes undeniably visible on the hand. It's also where the buying decisions get more consequential — cut proportions matter more, the bow-tie effect is more pronounced, and the jump from 1.5 to 2 carats costs significantly more than the jump from 1 to 1.5. This guide covers all of it.
Most diamonds are cut the same way. The Portuguese cut is not. With 160 or more facets compared to the 57 of a standard round brilliant, it produces a different category of light entirely. This is the guide to what it is, how it works, and why True Diamond is the only place in India to get one.
The pear with a hidden halo is one of the most misunderstood combinations in jewellery. From the top, it looks like a clean solitaire. From the side, it's a completely different ring. This is the guide that explains both sides.
Oval-cut lab-grown diamonds face up 15% larger than round diamonds of the same carat weight and cost 50–70% less than mined. This guide covers every setting style (solitaire, hidden halo, classic halo), the bow-tie effect, 18K gold types, and realistic 2026 price ranges for IGI-certified oval engagement rings in India. From ₹65,000.
True Diamond's complete 2026 guide to lab-grown diamond engagement rings in India that is IGI-certified, EF VVS, from ₹65,000. Cut grade, clarity, carat, and style explained with real pricing.
