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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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Buying a Matched Pair

The hardest matching problem in jewellery, because both objects are worn at the same height, on the same person, at the same...

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Every oval diamond has a bow-tie. It appears on no grading report and in no still photograph. Here is what causes it,...

When an independent report is worth insisting on, why the small stones in a halo are never certified by anyone, and the...

In October 2025 GIA replaced letter grades for lab grown diamonds with a Premium or Standard assessment. What that means for a...

Round is the only shape an independent lab will grade for cut. Here are the five checks that matter, in order —...

Oval is now one of the two most-chosen engagement ring shapes, and lab-grown is the majority stone. This guide covers face-up spread,...

Elongated shapes like oval, pear, and marquise look larger per carat and cost less. Here are the best lab-grown diamond shapes for...

A 1-carat lab-grown diamond costs around $700–$1,500 in 2026. Here's the full price breakdown by quality, plus what a full ring costs.

Lab-grown diamond prices fell nearly 28% in the past year. Here's what's driving the 2026 price drop and what it means if...

Whether lab-grown diamonds cloud or fade (they don't), what causes temporary dullness, and how to keep them brilliant.

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