"The Paula" 8.11 Carat Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamond Ring, IGI Certified F/VS1 in a Sleek Full Bezel Setting

The Paula. Eight Carats of Pure Intention.

There are engagement rings. And then there is The Paula. An 8.11 carat emerald cut lab-grown diamond of F color and VS1 clarity, IGI certified, set in a sleek full bezel of your chosen metal — a ring of such architectural authority and quiet confidence that it requires nothing else. No halo. No side stones. No distraction. Just 8.11 carats of one of the finest diamond shapes ever devised, held in a clean rim of precious metal, making a statement that is impossible to ignore and impossible to forget. The Paula is the ring for the woman who has arrived.

The Specifications

• Center Stone: 8.11 Carats, Emerald Cut, Lab-Grown Diamond
• Certification: IGI Certified — International Gemological Institute; one of the world's most respected diamond grading laboratories, providing independent verification of the stone's color, clarity, cut, and carat weight
• Color: F — The third-highest color grade on the GIA scale; essentially colorless, appearing absolutely white and brilliant with no detectable warmth or tint to the naked eye
• Clarity: VS1 — Very Slightly Included, first degree; inclusions invisible to the naked eye and extremely difficult to detect even under 10x magnification — exceptional transparency and brilliance
• Setting: Full Bezel — A continuous rim of precious metal encircles the entire diamond, creating a sleek, modern frame that is both protective and strikingly architectural — the most sophisticated setting for an emerald cut of this caliber
• Available Metals: Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold & Platinum — Four distinct expressions of the same extraordinary ring
• Size Range: 4.5 – 11.5 — A broad range to ensure a perfect fit
• Pricing: From $4,900 in gold; platinum variants from $5,100

The Emerald Cut at 8.11 Carats: A Category of Its Own

The emerald cut is the most architectural diamond shape in existence — its long, rectangular step-cut facets create a hall-of-mirrors effect that is unlike anything a brilliant cut can produce. At 8.11 carats, that effect is nothing short of extraordinary. The stone's large, open table creates a window of pure, glassy light that is visible from across the room — a presence that is simultaneously commanding and deeply elegant. The emerald cut at this carat weight does not sparkle. It glows.

The Full Bezel: The Only Setting for The Paula

The full bezel setting was chosen for The Paula with absolute intention. A continuous rim of precious metal encircles the emerald cut completely, creating a clean, geometric frame that echoes the stone's rectangular silhouette and amplifies its architectural character. Where a prong setting would interrupt the stone's clean lines, the bezel completes them — a seamless union of diamond and metal that feels designed rather than assembled. It is also the most protective setting available, securing the stone's corners and edges with a rim of solid metal. For a diamond of this significance, nothing less will do.

IGI Certified: Independently Verified Excellence

The Paula's center stone is certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), one of the world's most respected independent diamond grading laboratories. The IGI certificate provides independent verification of the stone's F color, VS1 clarity, emerald cut, and 8.11 carat weight — a document of provenance and quality that travels with the ring and confirms, in writing, that this diamond is exactly what it claims to be.

Choose Your Metal. Choose Your Paula.

Yellow Gold — Warm, rich, and timelessly romantic; yellow gold deepens the emerald cut's long light flashes into something luminous and vintage-inspired, evoking the great Art Deco rings of the 1920s and 1930s.

White Gold — Cool, luminous, and enduringly elegant; white gold amplifies the F color's icy brilliance and creates a seamless, all-diamond visual effect that makes the stone appear to float in pure light.

Rose Gold — Warm, blush, and deeply feminine; rose gold creates a romantic, modern contrast against the emerald cut's cool, geometric character — unexpected and breathtaking.

Platinum — The finest metal in fine jewelry; platinum's natural white luster never fades, carries a weight and density that speaks of genuine luxury, and is the definitive choice for a diamond of this caliber. The Paula in platinum is the standard by which all others are measured.

A Virtue Diamonds Original

The Paula is part of our collection of named originals — rings designed and crafted with the intention and precision of the world's finest jewelry houses. Each Paula is made to order in your chosen metal and size. When you choose The Paula, you are not simply purchasing a ring. You are making a statement about who you are — and what you believe you deserve.

Available in sizes 4.5–11.5 in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum. Contact us to discuss your perfect Paula — we are here to help you find the ring of a lifetime.