"The Hope" 5.5 Carat Marquise Lab Grown Diamond Set on a 5.5 mm 14k Yellow Gold Cigar Band, 14k White Gold Prongs and a Diamond Halo

Bold. Brilliant. Breathtaking.

"The Hope" is not a ring you stumble upon — it is a ring you remember forever. A 5.5 carat marquise lab-grown diamond, its dramatic pointed silhouette framed by a sparkling diamond halo, set atop a substantial 5.5mm cigar band in warm 14k yellow gold with cool 14k white gold prongs. Two metals. One extraordinary vision. This is the ring that stops conversations and starts stories.

The Details

• Center Stone: 5.5 Carats, Marquise Cut Lab-Grown Diamond
• Setting: Diamond Halo — A ring of brilliant diamonds encircling the center stone, amplifying its size and brilliance while adding a luminous frame that makes the marquise appear even more dramatic
• Band: 5.5mm Cigar Band in 14k Yellow Gold — The wide, substantial cigar band adds architectural weight and presence, creating a bold foundation that commands attention
• Prongs: 14k White Gold — Cool white gold prongs hold the center stone and halo diamonds, creating a stunning two-tone contrast against the warm yellow gold band
• Two-Tone Design: The interplay of yellow gold and white gold is intentional and sophisticated — the warmth of the band against the cool brilliance of the white gold setting creates a visual tension that makes this ring utterly unique
• Origin: Lab-Grown — Physically, chemically, and optically identical to a mined diamond; conflict-free and ethically sourced

The Marquise Cut: A Diamond With History

Commissioned by King Louis XV of France to mimic the perfect smile of the Marquise de Pompadour, the marquise cut is the most dramatically beautiful diamond shape ever created. Its elongated, pointed silhouette creates the illusion of longer, more slender fingers, while its large surface area makes it appear significantly larger than a round diamond of the same carat weight. At 5.5 carats, framed by a diamond halo on a wide cigar band, The Hope's marquise center stone is nothing short of spectacular.

The Cigar Band: Bold by Design

The cigar band — wide, smooth, and substantial — is one of the most architecturally striking ring styles in fine jewelry. At 5.5mm in warm 14k yellow gold, it provides a bold, confident foundation for the marquise and halo setting above. This is not a delicate ring. It is a ring with presence, personality, and the kind of craftsmanship that reveals new details every time you look at it.

A Virtue Diamonds Original

"The Hope" is part of our collection of custom rings and jewelry — one-of-a-kind pieces designed and crafted with intention, each one named and built to the standards of the world's finest jewelry houses. When you purchase The Hope, you are not buying a production ring. You are acquiring a wearable work of art. Inspired by this piece? Contact us to discuss a custom creation built just for you.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Once it's gone, it's gone. Contact us to learn more or to inquire about a custom piece inspired by The Hope.