About 1 Carat Heart Cut Lab Grown Diamonds
1 Carat Heart Cut Lab Grown Diamonds – Symbolic Beauty, Brilliant Sparkle, Timeless Romance
1 Carat Heart Cut lab grown diamonds are the ultimate symbol of love, emotion, and personal expression. With their distinctive lobed shape and brilliantly faceted design, Heart Cut diamonds deliver exceptional sparkle while offering a deeply meaningful aesthetic. Produced using advanced CVD and HPHT technology, these diamonds share the same chemical composition, durability, and brilliance as mined diamonds — differing only in their ethical and environmentally responsible creation.
At Variation, every 1 carat heart diamond is selected for symmetry, brilliance, and precision shaping. Each stone is IGI-certified, ensuring globally accepted grading standards and complete transparency. For buyers seeking a diamond that feels personal, expressive, and unforgettable, 1 Carat Heart Cut lab grown diamonds offer exceptional beauty and meaningful elegance.
What Is a 1 Carat Heart Cut Lab Grown Diamond?
A Heart Cut diamond features two rounded lobes tapering into a crisp point, requiring expert symmetry and precise faceting. At 1 carat, the shape offers perfect balance between size, sparkle, and emotional symbolism.
Key Characteristics
Distinctive heart-shaped silhouette with perfect symmetry
Brilliant-style faceting for intense sparkle
Balanced proportions for clear definition and elegance
A uniquely romantic and symbolic diamond shape
100% real diamond (pure carbon crystal)
Certified by respected international gemological laboratories
1 Carat Heart Cut diamonds blend emotional meaning with exceptional brilliance, making them a rare and treasured choice.
Why Choose 1 Carat Heart Cut Lab Grown Diamonds from Variation?
Variation is trusted worldwide for its precision craftsmanship, ethical production, and transparent diamond grading. Each 1 carat heart diamond is carefully evaluated for clarity, symmetry, and brilliance to ensure it meets the highest standards.
Why Customers Choose Variation
100% real diamonds — never simulants
IGI-certified grading for accuracy and confidence
Expert shaping for well-balanced lobes and a sharp point
Ethical, sustainable diamond growth
Direct-from-manufacturer pricing
Strict selection for symmetry, clarity, and fire
Variation Heart Cut diamonds deliver both emotional significance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond Shapes and Varieties Available
While this page highlights the 1 Carat Heart Cut, Variation offers a wide range of diamond shapes for buyers exploring different aesthetics.
Popular Alternative Shapes
Round Cut – Timeless brilliance and perfect symmetry
Oval Cut – Elongated elegance with soft curves
Emerald Cut – Step-cut clarity with modern refinement
Cushion Cut – Romantic shape with soft edges
Radiant Cut – Bold sparkle with geometric structure
Pear Cut – Graceful teardrop silhouette
Princess Cut – Square brilliance with sharp angles
Marquise Cut – Dramatic length and regal aesthetics
Hexagon & Trillion Cuts – Distinctive contemporary designs
Every shape is crafted with precision to maximise brilliance, symmetry, and beauty.
IGI Certification – Global Standards You Can Trust
Every 1 Carat Heart Cut lab grown diamond from Variation is accompanied by an IGI certificate, ensuring verified grading across key characteristics.
What the IGI Certificate Verifies
Cut quality, symmetry, and outline precision
Colour grade (D–F)
Clarity grade (VVS1–VS2)
Carat weight
Measurements and proportions
Laser inscription for authenticity
This ensures reliable, transparent quality for every diamond purchase.
Ethical Brilliance and Responsible Creation
Variation diamonds are grown using environmentally conscious, advanced technologies that significantly minimise ecological impact compared to mined diamonds.
Our Sustainability Commitments
Zero mining
Fully traceable and transparent growth process
Reduced carbon footprint
Inventory-free, made-to-order production
Honest, transparent pricing
Every diamond reflects a modern, ethical approach to fine luxury.
Ideal for Engagement Rings, Jewellery Settings and Custom Designs
Although this page features loose diamonds, 1 Carat Heart Cut diamonds are often chosen for:
Engagement rings
Romantic solitaire rings
Pendants and personalised necklaces
Statement earrings
Fine jewellery gifts
Custom sentimental designs
The symbolic shape and exceptional sparkle make the Heart Cut a meaningful centrepiece in any jewellery design.
Worldwide Shipping and Transparent Value
Variation offers secure worldwide delivery, insured shipments, and transparent, consistent pricing for all customers.
You receive:
IGI-certified 1 Carat Heart Cut diamonds
Direct-from-manufacturer pricing
Clear, globally consistent value
Secure, trackable international delivery
Verified documentation for authenticity
Our transparent value ensures a reliable and satisfying diamond buying experience across global markets.
The Future of Modern Luxury
1 Carat Heart Cut lab grown diamonds from Variation embody romance, brilliance, and ethical craftsmanship. They offer meaningful beauty, exceptional sparkle, and long-lasting value for buyers seeking emotionally expressive design.
Explore Variation’s 1 Carat Heart Cut lab grown diamonds today and experience brilliance shaped by love, artistry, and sustainable innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamond a good size for an engagement ring? +
Yes. A 1 carat heart cut diamond is a romantic, meaningful size for an engagement ring.
It offers clear heart definition, noticeable presence on the hand, and symbolises love
in a direct, visual way without feeling too large for everyday wear.
Does a 1 carat heart cut look smaller than a 1 carat round diamond? +
Heart cuts can appear slightly smaller face-up than round diamonds of the same carat
because some weight sits in the pavilion and lower half. However, the distinctive heart
outline draws attention and often feels more eye-catching and emotional than the size
alone suggests.
What makes a well-cut 1 carat heart diamond look beautiful and balanced? +
A good heart cut has a clearly defined cleft (the “V” at the top), evenly rounded lobes,
and a point that sits on the centre line of the stone. Symmetry is critical — both halves
of the heart should mirror each other when you visually divide the diamond down the middle.
Do 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamonds sparkle as much as other brilliant cuts? +
Heart cuts use brilliant-style faceting, so they can be very lively and sparkly, especially
around the lobes. They sometimes show a slight “bow-tie” effect in the centre, which is
normal, but a well-cut stone will keep this subtle and maintain bright overall brilliance.
Which color and clarity grades are ideal for a 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamond? +
Because hearts are open brilliant cuts, they hide minor inclusions reasonably well, but the
pointed tip and larger facets can reveal obvious flaws. Many buyers prefer D–H color and
VVS–VS clarity for a bright, clean look, especially for a solitaire ring or pendant.
Are 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamonds certified by IGI or GIA? +
Yes. 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamonds can be certified by IGI, GIA, and other
international gemological laboratories. The certificate details the diamond’s 4Cs,
proportions, polish, symmetry, and growth method (CVD or HPHT).
Is a 1 carat heart cut diamond practical for everyday wear in jewellery? +
Yes — as long as the pointed tip is well protected. Settings that use a V-prong or bezel
at the bottom point help prevent chipping, making a 1 carat heart cut suitable for
daily-wear engagement rings, pendants, and even statement earrings.
Which settings look best with a 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamond? +
Heart cuts look stunning in solitaire rings, halo designs, three-prong or five-prong settings,
and drop pendants. Halos can make a 1 carat heart appear larger, while simple solitaires
emphasise the shape and symbolism of the heart itself.
Does a 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamond offer good value compared to mined diamonds? +
Yes. Lab Grown diamonds typically cost less than mined diamonds, especially in popular sizes
like 1 carat. This allows you to choose higher color and clarity in a heart cut while
staying within your budget or investing more in the setting design.
Is a 1 carat heart cut Lab Grown diamond suitable only for rings, or also for pendants and earrings? +
Heart cuts are very versatile. A 1 carat heart diamond is perfect as a centre stone in
engagement rings, and also looks beautiful as a solitaire pendant, a centre stone in a
lariat necklace, or in romantic drop earrings.
Explore Other Shapes
Other 1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond Shapes
If you love 1 Carat Heart Cut Lab Grown Diamonds but want to compare different outlines, explore these other 1 carat diamond shapes to see how they differ in romance, structure, and overall presence.
The most classic and balanced shape, known for maximum brilliance and fire.
An elegant elongated outline that offers soft curves and generous finger coverage.
Soft, romantic edges with a pillow-like profile and beautiful fire.
A sleek step-cut shape with long flashes of light and a refined, architectural feel.
A graceful teardrop silhouette that flatters the hand and adds visual length.
Intense sparkle with clipped corners for a bold, structured and modern look.
A crisp square outline with strong brilliance and a contemporary, graphic feel.
A dramatic elongated outline with pointed tips and strong finger coverage.
A bold geometric outline ideal for distinctive, modern engagement designs.