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Within heart shaped diamonds, the biggest visual differences come down to the wings and the cleft. A well-cut heart has two symmetrical, rounded lobes curving into a smooth cleft, with neither side leaning heavier than the other. A shallow or off-center cleft can throw off the whole silhouette, which is why symmetry grading matters here more than in most other shapes.
To give you an idea, a D color, 0.37-carat, IGI-certified, Ideal cut, VVS1 clarity heart shape lab grown diamond will be priced around $121. Since D color already sits at the peak of the color grading scale, most of the price movement within this category comes from carat weight and clarity rather than color.
Clarity deserves close attention in a heart-shaped stone, since the facets near the cleft and point can make small inclusions more visible than in a rounder cut. A VVS1 grade, which is at position 3 on the diamond clarity scale, keeps the stone looking completely clean at typical viewing distance. Cut grade matters just as much, since a shallow or overly deep pavilion can dull the brilliance the shape is known for.
When it comes to setting a heart shape stone, prong count and placement matter a lot. A five-prong setting is common because it secures both the point and the two lobes without hiding too much of the outline. For pendants, the bail needs to sit precisely so the point hangs straight down; even a slight tilt throws off the silhouette.
If you have a specific carat weight, clarity, or setting style in mind, we at Loose Grown Diamond can craft one for you. Just share your specifications or a reference photo, and our team will put together a heart shape diamond made to your exact requirements.
D color represents the highest color grade, indicating a completely colorless diamond with exceptional purity and brilliance.
Yes, D color diamonds are the brightest and whitest, lacking any noticeable yellow or brown tint.
While more accessible than in natural diamonds, D color lab grown diamonds are still considered premium and less common.
Solitaire, halo, and three-stone settings beautifully highlight heart shaped diamonds and secure their pointed tip.
While D color is rare, lab grown diamonds are more accessible, so a heart shape D color combo is rare but not unattainable.
While round cuts have the most brilliance, well-cut heart shape diamonds can still offer exceptional sparkle.
Heart shaped diamonds are generally 15 to 20% cheaper than other diamonds. There is an even larger gap compared to round cut diamonds.
