1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace

$500.64

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Selected: Sterling Silver

The 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace is a necklace in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil. Choose from 2 options by metal, priced $500.64 to $555.45. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Sterling Silver

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The 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace at a glance

Made in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil, the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) is a necklace designed for everyday wear. In detail, the chain is 1.2 mm wide, the finish is polished, construction is solid, and it is made in standard weight.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), cable chain uses uniform oval links, the most versatile everyday link style. The heart motif keeps its meaning in any size, which makes it an easy gift for a partner, a parent, or a child.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), the heart is the most direct symbol of love, a natural pick for anniversaries, Valentine's Day, and family gifts.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), a polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $500.64 to start, the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) is priced below 92% of the 289 lab-grown diamond pieces in the shop. Similar designs include the 1/3 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Necklace — Sterling Silver and the 1/6 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Infinity-Inspired Heart Pendant — 14K Yellow Gold.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil
Finish: Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated or 14K Yellow Gold-Plated
Width: 1.2 mm
Weight: Standard Weight
Construction: Solid
Primary stone: Lab-Grown Diamond
Stone shape: Round
Stone size: 1.6 mm
Accent stones: Lab-Grown Diamond
Total carat weight: 1/4 CTW
Diamond color: F+
Diamond clarity: VS
Setting: 4-prong
Prong style: Standard Prong
Link style: Cable
Length: 18 in
Clasp: Spring Ring
Options: 2
Price: $500.64 to $555.45

Options and pricing

The 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) comes in 2 combinations across metal, and prices run $500.64 to $555.45. Metal choice and size drive most of the price difference: more gold or platinum, or more carat weight, means a higher price.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

Sterling Silver: $500.64
14K Yellow Gold Vermeil: $555.45

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 2 metals offered for the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) is best at.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), sterling Silver, from $500.64: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil, from $555.45: sterling silver under a heavy gold layer, a gold look at a silver price.

About the metals

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), in 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil, it starts at $555.45. Gold over sterling silver puts a layer of karat gold on a solid sterling base. Vermeil is the term for a heavy gold layer over sterling. The gold layer is durable with care, but it can wear on high-contact spots over years.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $500.64. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), sensitive skin: most people wear this metal without trouble. Sterling silver contains a small amount of copper and plated and gold-over-silver options have a base metal under the finish. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

Stones and grading

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), the stone is lab-grown diamond, cut as round. Stones measure 1.6 mm. Accent stones are lab-Grown Diamond. Stated total carat weight is 1/4 CTW, counted across every stone in the piece.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds: the same carbon crystal, hardness, and fire as a mined stone, grown in a controlled environment rather than extracted from the earth. They are labeled as laboratory-grown on every page, receipt, and packing slip, and they are never mixed with natural stones in the same listing without saying so. Read more in natural vs lab-grown diamonds.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), the stated grades are color F+ (colorless to the eye), and clarity VS (very slight inclusions, eye-clean in normal wear). Treat these as the maker's stated grades; a separate lab report ships only when this page names one.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), round brilliants are cut for maximum sparkle and are the most versatile shape. The setting is 4-prong. Prongs hold the stone with the least metal, so more light reaches it.

Fit and wear

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), length guide for this style: 18 in: falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), it closes with a spring ring clasp. A spring ring is compact and discreet on fine chains.

Styling notes

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), wear it alone at the collarbone, or layer it with a shorter chain for contrast. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), more in the same style: Lab-Grown Diamond Pendants, Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry.

Who it is for

The 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) suits a Valentine's Day or anniversary gift. It also suits a personal gift that is easy to size, since necklaces fit almost everyone, or a signature piece you wear every day. Sterling silver keeps the price approachable while still being a precious metal.

Compare the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace

Weighing the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) at $500.64 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace.

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), 1/5 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace — 14K Yellow Gold, from $1,461.51: $960.87 more to start.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), Bezel-Set Solitaire Necklace or Pendant, from $461.65: $38.99 less to start.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), Solitaire Bezel-Set Necklace — Lab-Grown Diamond, from $541.15: $40.51 more to start.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), 1/6 CTW Lab Grown Diamond Sideways Cross Necklace, from $451.49: $49.15 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2) in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; plated and gold-over-silver finishes last longest when you keep them away from chlorine, perfume, and abrasive cleaners; diamonds attract skin oil, which dulls their sparkle, so a quick soak and a soft brush restore them.

Before you order

A short checklist for the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2).

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), plated, vermeil, and gold-filled finishes wear gradually; they are not solid gold.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2).

For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), cTW: total carat weight, the combined weight of every stone in the piece; one carat is 0.2 grams.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), vermeil: sterling silver coated with a heavy layer of gold.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), prong: a small metal claw that holds a stone while letting light in.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), lab-grown diamond: a real diamond grown in a laboratory, chemically and optically the same as a mined diamond.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), spring ring: a small round clasp with a spring-loaded opening, common on fine chains.
For the 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace (heart-necklace-2), cable chain: uniform oval links, the most common chain for pendants.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Eligible unworn pieces can be returned within 7 days of delivery. Unless the return is for our error or a verified defect, you pay insured return shipping. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

How long is the chain?

The chain is 18 in long. It falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length.

Are the diamonds lab-grown?

Yes. They are laboratory-grown diamonds, chemically and optically diamond, and labeled as lab-grown on the receipt.

What does CTW mean?

CTW is total carat weight: the combined weight of every diamond in the piece. One carat is 0.2 grams.

Is sterling silver real silver?

Yes. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with a small amount of other metal for strength.

Will sterling silver tarnish?

Yes, slowly, with air and skin contact. Store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth. Rhodium-plated silver resists tarnish until the plating wears.

Is the gold color permanent?

Plated, vermeil, and gold-filled finishes are layers over another metal. Gold-filled layers are thick and last for years; plating is thinner and wears gradually with friction, lotion, and chlorine.

Can I wear it in the shower or pool?

Take it off to swim, bathe, or use a hot tub: water, soap, and chlorine wear plating faster, chlorine and salt water speed tarnish on sterling silver, and soap and lotion film dulls diamonds. If it gets wet, rinse in clean water and pat dry.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return it?

Yes. Unworn pieces in original condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method.

Is it a good gift?

The 1/4 CTW Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Necklace makes an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and our 7-day window covers eligible unworn pieces.