Why You'll Love It
The Virex Princess Bezel Engagement Ring is the most architecturally rigorous solitaire in our collection — a 1.00 ct princess cut lab-grown diamond held in a full bezel setting that wraps the stone completely in solid 14K gold. The princess cut is the most geometric of all diamond shapes: its perfectly square form and cross-facet pattern produce a brilliance that is distinct from the round brilliant — more angular, more directional, more modern. The bezel frames that geometry with a square gold border that mirrors the stone's form exactly, creating a ring of extraordinary visual precision. The slim, high-polish band disappears on the finger, leaving only the diamond — square, brilliant, and completely protected.
Diamond Details
- Shape: Princess cut (square brilliant)
- Carat weight: 1.00 ct
- Type: Lab-grown diamond
- Color: F–G | Clarity: VS1–VS2
- Setting: Full bezel — complete gold surround, all four corners protected
- Conflict-free, ethically sourced
Design Details
- Setting style: Full bezel — square gold frame that mirrors the princess cut's geometry exactly
- Band profile: Slim round shank, high-polish finish
- Band width: approx. 1.8mm
- Weight: 3.14g
- Profile: Low — sits close to the hand, snag-free
- Available in: 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold
- Ring sizes: 4 – 9 (half sizes available)
Why Princess Cut?
The princess cut is the second most popular diamond shape in the world — and the most modern. Its perfectly square form and cross-facet pattern produce a brilliance that is more angular and directional than a round brilliant, with flashes of light that move with the hand rather than radiating in all directions. The princess cut is the choice of someone who values geometry, precision, and a contemporary aesthetic over traditional romance. In a bezel setting, the princess cut's square form is perfectly complemented by the square gold frame — two geometric elements in perfect alignment.
Why Bezel?
The bezel setting is the most protective setting in fine jewelry — and for a princess cut specifically, it is the only setting that makes complete sense. The princess cut's four corners are its most vulnerable points: in a prong setting, those corners are exposed and susceptible to chipping from everyday impact. The Virex's full bezel wraps all four corners in a continuous border of gold, eliminating that risk entirely. The result is a princess cut engagement ring that can be worn daily, confidently, without anxiety — for decades.
Craftsmanship Specs
- Metal: Solid 14K Gold (Yellow, White, or Rose)
- Construction: Cast shank, diamond bezel-set by hand
- Finish: High-polish throughout, mirror-bright
- Handcrafted in our Queens, NYC workshop
Our Story
In our Queens atelier, the Virex was designed around the princess cut's defining quality: its corners. Every other fancy shape has curved edges or pointed tips — the princess cut has four perfect right angles. Those corners are what make it the most geometric, most modern, most architecturally precise diamond shape in existence. They are also what make it the most vulnerable in a prong setting. The Virex was designed to honor those corners by protecting them completely — a square of gold around a square of diamond, each reinforcing the other. The name Virex came from the Latin for strength and green vitality — a ring built to last.
Styling & Stacking
The Virex's square silhouette is most powerful worn solo — the princess cut's geometric precision fills the finger with a confidence that needs no accompaniment. If stacking, pair with an ultra-thin diamond eternity band in a matching metal, worn flush against the bezel's clean square edge. In white gold, the princess cut reads cool and architectural — almost like a piece of industrial design on the finger. In yellow gold, it takes on a warm, unexpected richness that softens the geometry beautifully. In rose gold, the contrast between the warm metal and the cool geometric stone is striking and deeply modern.
What's Included
- Virex Princess Bezel Engagement Ring in your chosen metal and size
- Black Pearl of Queens signature gift box
- Certificate of authenticity
- Diamond grading report
- Care card
- Ready-to-gift packaging
Production & Shipping
Made to order in 7–10 business days. Complimentary insured shipping on all U.S. orders. International shipping available. Complimentary resizing within 60 days of delivery.
Handcrafted in New York City | Lab-Grown Diamond | Solid 14K Gold | Lifetime Warranty
