Loose Lab-Grown Diamonds
Loose lab-grown diamonds provide the foundation for custom jewellery design. Each diamond is sold unmounted, allowing you to select the exact stone that will be set into your chosen piece. This approach ensures complete control over carat weight, clarity, colour, and cut before any design or setting work begins.
Defining Loose Lab-Grown Diamonds
A loose diamond is a cut and polished stone that has not been mounted into any jewellery setting. Purchasing loose diamonds allows you to evaluate each stone independently, compare multiple options side by side, and make your selection based on the specific characteristics that matter most to you. This method is standard practice when creating diamond engagement rings or fine jewellery where the diamond will serve as the centrepiece.
When you purchase a loose diamond, you receive the stone with its certification, which documents the exact specifications determined by independent gemological assessment. You may then work with a jeweller to select or design a setting that complements the proportions and characteristics of your chosen diamond. Loose diamonds are also selected for wedding bands featuring diamond accents or eternity designs.
Lab-Grown Diamonds as Loose Stones
Lab-grown diamonds are identical to natural diamonds in their physical, chemical, and optical properties. They are composed of crystallised carbon with the same hardness, refractive index, and visual characteristics. The primary difference is origin: lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled laboratory environments rather than geological processes.
Lab-grown diamonds are substantially less expensive than natural diamonds of equivalent grade. This price difference applies across all qualities, from commercial grades to investment-grade stones. The cost reduction allows you to select a larger or higher-quality diamond within the same budget, or to allocate more resources toward the setting and design of your final piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are graded and certified by the same gemological laboratories that assess natural diamonds, such as IGI and GIA. Certifications document carat weight, cut, colour, and clarity using identical standards.
Your selection depends on the intended use and personal priorities. For engagement rings, many buyers prioritise cut quality and carat weight. For earrings or pendants, colour and clarity may take precedence. Each application has different visibility and structural requirements.
No. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically stable and do not degrade, discolour, or lose clarity under normal conditions. They maintain their appearance indefinitely, just as natural diamonds do.
Items can be returned within 14 days of delivery if unworn and in original condition with all packaging and documentation. Returns are processed as store credits only, which are fully redeemable for future purchases. No refunds are issued to the original payment method.
The appropriate size depends on hand proportions, setting design, and personal preference. A diamond that appears balanced on one hand may appear oversized or undersized on another. Consider the finished proportions of the ring rather than focusing solely on carat weight.
