Three Collections. One Standard. Which Is Yours?
Every engagement ring at Heritage & Co. is built on the same non-negotiable foundation: a certified stone, a solid gold setting, and a price that reflects real value — not inflated retail margins. What separates the three collections is what you want from the ring itself. Here's how to read the difference.
INVICTA — The Stone, Front and Centre
Stone: GRA-certified moissanite, D colour, VVS clarity, 1.5ct–2.0ct
Metal: Solid 9K gold (yellow, white, or rose gold)
Setting style: Clean solitaire — four-prong or six-prong
Price range: R16,995 – R19,995
Why 9K Gold?
9K gold contains 37.5% pure gold alloyed with copper, silver, and zinc — making it the most durable everyday gold available. It resists scratches, holds its shape under daily pressure, and doesn't compromise on appearance: a well-made 9K ring is visually indistinguishable from 14K to the naked eye. For a ring worn every single day, durability is not a downgrade — it's the right decision.
What You're Getting at R16,995
A GRA-certified moissanite with a refractive index of 2.65–2.69 — higher than diamond — producing brilliant fire that catches light from across the room. A solid gold solitaire setting hallmarked to the karat stated. Independent certification you can verify. And a ring with no base metal, no plating, and no compromise on what matters most.
INVICTA is for the buyer who wants the stone to do all the talking. Clean lines, classic proportions, and a brilliance that needs no supporting act.
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AETERNA — Architecture in Gold
Stone: GRA-certified moissanite, D colour, VVS clarity, 2.0ct+
Metal: Solid 14K gold (yellow, white, or rose gold)
Setting style: Halo, pavé band, cathedral, or combination settings
Price range: R21,995 – R34,995
Why 14K Gold?
14K gold is 58.3% pure gold — the global standard for premium engagement rings. It offers a noticeably richer, warmer colour than 9K, especially in yellow gold. The higher gold content means a lower alloy proportion, which reduces the chance of skin sensitivity reactions. And at 14K, the setting provides an ideal foundation for more intricate designs — pavé stones sit securely, halos hold their shape, and the overall construction rewards the complexity of the AETERNA design.
What You're Getting from R21,995
Everything in INVICTA, and then some. The AETERNA pavé band catches light from the side as well as above, making the centre stone read larger and more brilliant than its carat weight alone would suggest. A halo adds visual diameter without adding carat cost. The result is a ring with genuine presence — one that rewards a closer look and turns heads from any angle.
AETERNA is for the buyer who sees jewellery as craftsmanship. Detail, texture, and a setting that's as considered as the stone.
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CLARITAS — Lab Diamond in 18K Gold
Stone: IGI-certified lab-grown diamond, D colour, VVS1 clarity
Metal: Solid 18K gold (yellow, white, or rose gold)
Setting style: Solitaire through to detailed pavé designs
Price range: R44,995+
Why 18K Gold?
18K gold is 75% pure gold — the richest, most prestigious setting available and the traditional standard for haute joaillerie. Its deep colour complements the icy, white sparkle of a lab-grown diamond at the D-grade. At 18K, skin reactions are exceptionally rare. And for a stone that is, by every measure, a diamond — the setting should be worthy of it. CLARITAS doesn't compromise on the stone or the gold.
What Is a IGI-Certified Lab Diamond?
A lab-grown diamond is chemically, optically, and physically identical to a mined diamond — grown under the same extreme pressure and temperature conditions, in a controlled laboratory environment rather than the earth. The IGI (International Gemological Institute) is the world's most respected gemological authority, and their certification grades every stone to the same rigorous 4Cs standard as a natural diamond. D-colour is the highest colour grade on the scale: completely colourless, the benchmark for exceptional stones.
What You're Getting from R44,995
A IGI-certified, D-colour, VVS1-clarity lab-grown diamond — a stone graded at the absolute top of the quality spectrum — set in 18K solid gold. Not a simulant. Not a "diamond alternative." A diamond, with certification from the world's leading authority, at a fraction of what the equivalent mined stone would cost. CLARITAS exists for the buyer who wants the finest, and understands exactly why it's worth it.
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How to Choose
| Collection | Stone | Metal | From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVICTA | GRA moissanite, D/VVS1 | Solid 9K gold | R16,995 | Maximum brilliance, clean solitaire, best value |
| AETERNA | GRA moissanite, D/VVS1 | Solid 14K gold | R21,995 | Detail-oriented design, pavé/halo, statement rings |
| CLARITAS | IGI lab diamond, D/VVS1 | Solid 18K gold | R44,995 | IGI-certified diamond, premium, 18K gold |
All three collections are conflict-free, independently certified, and set in solid gold with no plating, no base metal, and no compromise. Every stone and karat is specified on every product page.
Not sure which is right for you? Read our Moissanite vs Lab Diamond guide — or browse all collections and let the rings speak for themselves.
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