Heart Shaped Diamond Ring Guide: Carat, Symmetry, Setting and Price
Buying guide
A heart shaped diamond has two rounded lobes, a small cleft between them and a point at the bottom. It is the most romantic of the fancy shapes, and it reads best from about 1 carat, where the outline is easy to see. To choose one, decide on a natural or lab-grown diamond, then the carat, then a solitaire or a halo setting, and check the symmetry. Lana Al Kamal makes two 18K gold heart rings: the Classic Heart Diamond Ring, a solitaire from AED 6,000, and the Eternal Heart Diamond Ring in a double diamond halo, from AED 5,800 (November 2026).
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By Lana Al Kamal
Founder and jewellery designer, GIA-trained, Dubai · Updated 12 November 2026
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Harper's Bazaar ArabiaEmirates WomanGrazia ArabiaJdeed MagazineKey takeaways
- The Classic Heart costs AED 6,000 to AED 105,000 and the Eternal Heart AED 5,800 to AED 65,000 in November 2026, the same in every gold colour and size.
- The Classic Heart is a solitaire; the Eternal Heart surrounds the centre diamond with a double halo, which makes it look larger on the hand.
- A heart shape is easiest to recognise from about 1 ct, so if the shape matters most, a 1 ct lab-grown stone (from AED 5,800) is a good place to start.
Every heart ring option and price
| Centre diamond | Carat | Classic Heart* | Eternal Heart* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 1 ct | AED 6,000 | AED 5,800 |
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 2 ct | AED 8,000 | AED 8,500 |
| Lab-grown (CVD) | 3 ct | AED 10,600 | AED 10,600 |
| Natural | 0.5 ct | AED 20,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Natural | 1 ct | AED 45,000 | AED 30,000 |
| Natural | 2 ct | AED 105,000 | AED 65,000 |
*Prices as of November 2026. Each price is the same in 18K yellow, white or rose gold and in every size.
Pieces in this guide
Classic Heart or Eternal Heart?
The Classic Heart is a solitaire: one heart-shaped diamond on a plain 18K gold band, so the shape speaks for itself. The Eternal Heart sets the heart inside a double halo of small diamonds, which frames the outline and makes the centre stone look larger on the hand. With a natural centre diamond, the Eternal Heart costs less at every carat in our table; with a lab-grown one, the two are close.
Is a heart shaped diamond a good engagement ring?
Yes, if you want the ring itself to say what it means. A heart is less common than round or oval, so it feels personal, and it suits both an engagement and an anniversary. The point is the most delicate part of the stone, so the setting should hold the tip securely. If you like the point but want a softer look, see our pear diamond ring guide.
What to buyClassic Heart Diamond Ring, from AED 6,000What to check on a heart shaped diamond
- Symmetry: the two lobes should be the same size and the point should sit in the centre. Uneven halves are the most visible flaw in a heart.
- The cleft: the dip between the lobes should be clear but not too deep.
- Carat: below about 0.5 ct the heart outline is harder to see, especially once it is set. From 1 ct it is easy to recognise across a room.
- The certificate: the centre diamond comes with an IGI or GIA certificate, in print and digital form, which states the carat, colour and clarity. It covers the centre diamond only, not the halo stones. Read about these grades on GIA's diamond quality factors.
Natural or lab-grown heart diamond?
Both are real diamonds with the same hardness and look. A natural diamond formed in the earth; a lab-grown CVD diamond was grown in a laboratory. For the Classic Heart at 1 ct, lab-grown costs AED 6,000 and natural AED 45,000. Choose natural if rarity matters most, or lab-grown for a larger heart on the same budget. Our natural or lab-grown checklist goes into more detail.
Heart or another shape?
For a soft square with more sparkle, read our cushion cut diamond ring guide. For a long shape that looks larger on the finger, see the oval diamond ring guide. Our diamond shapes compared guide shows all seven shapes side by side.
Gold colour, size, engraving and timing
Both heart rings come in 18K yellow, white or rose gold, in EU sizes 48 to 65 (the product page shows the full list), with free engraving inside the band. Each ring is made to order, with about 15 working days of production before shipping; shipping then takes about 3 working days within the UAE and about 5 to Saudi Arabia. Shipping cost is shown at checkout, and our team contacts you after you order to confirm the details. For more on choosing an engagement ring, read our engagement ring guide for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, or see all our diamond rings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a heart shaped diamond ring at Lana Al Kamal?
The Classic Heart costs AED 6,000 to AED 105,000 and the Eternal Heart AED 5,800 to AED 65,000, depending on the diamond, in November 2026.
What carat is best for a heart shaped diamond?
About 1 ct or more. Below about 0.5 ct the heart outline is harder to see once the stone is set.
What is the difference between the Classic Heart and the Eternal Heart?
The Classic Heart is a solitaire on a plain 18K gold band. The Eternal Heart sets the heart inside a double halo of diamonds.
Is the heart shaped diamond certified?
Yes. The centre diamond comes with an IGI or GIA certificate in print and digital form.
What sizes and gold colours are available?
EU sizes 48 to 65 (the product page shows the full list), in 18K yellow, white or rose gold.
Not sure which one?
Send our team a photo or a question on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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About Lana Al Kamal
Lana Al Kamal is an architect and jewellery designer who founded her Dubai-based fine jewellery brand in 2018. She studied at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is a member of the Dubai Chamber jewellery designers group. Most pieces are made in 18K gold.
