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Lab Grown Diamonds

Guides, stories, and answers about lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and fine jewellery — written by our atelier.

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IGI Certified Stud Earrings: One Report or Two, and What It Actually Covers

What an IGI report on a pair of lab grown diamond studs tells you, why two stones are best documented by two...

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What an IGI report on a pair of lab grown diamond studs tells you, why two stones are best documented by two...

Cushion studs trade a little size for a softer, vintage glow. How they compare with a round of the same carat, crushed...

Asscher studs show concentric squares and broad flashes rather than glitter. Why the effect needs size, why step cuts demand cleaner stones,...

The princess is the classic brilliant square — and its four sharp corners are where it chips. Which prongs protect them, why...

A radiant has an emerald cut's outline and a round's sparkle, with cropped corners that resist chipping. Square or rectangular, crushed ice...

Oval studs face up larger than rounds of the same carat. Which length-to-width ratio to choose, which way to wear them, and...

How to choose the perfect stud earrings: carat and size, cut, setting and backs, and metal, plus why brilliant, value-friendly moissanite studs...

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