We sell both natural and lab-grown diamonds. We have no commercial reason to push you toward either — we charge our same setting and bench labour either way. What we have is direct sourcing relationships with CVD producers, the same in-house certification process, and a clear view of what each means for the piece you're commissioning.

For the deeper comparison — pricing trajectory, resale value, how to choose between them for specific pieces — read Lab-grown vs natural diamonds: an honest answer from a Diamond District jeweller.

What we offer in lab-grown

  • Round brilliant — 0.30 ct to 5 ct, in D–H colour, IF–SI1 clarity
  • Fancy shapes — oval, emerald, cushion, pear, princess, marquise, asscher, radiant, heart
  • Melée parcels — for trade buyers and bespoke commissions with multi-stone designs (we use lab-grown melée by default in pavé work — it's the right economic call)
  • Certified above 0.30 ct — GIA, HRD, or IGI

How we source

Directly from established CVD producers, with whom we've worked long enough that the pricing is real. We bypass the consumer-retail chain — meaning you pay close to wholesale plus our margin, not the four-times-markup figure that retail lab-grown carries.

For a 1.5 ct, F–G, VS lab-grown round brilliant, retail in most European jewellery shops in 2026 is around €4,500–€5,500. Our equivalent stone, set in 18kt yellow gold on a fine band, finished and certified, lands in the €2,200–€2,800 range. That's not a sale; that's the actual cost structure when you remove the retail layer.

Sample pricing snapshot (May 2026)

These are illustrative — current pricing on any specific stone available on request, with the certificate.

Stone Carat Colour / Clarity Cert Price (approx., loose)
Round brilliant 1.00 ct F / VS1 GIA €1,200–1,500
Round brilliant 1.50 ct G / VS2 IGI €1,800–2,200
Round brilliant 2.00 ct F / VS1 GIA €2,800–3,400
Oval 1.50 ct G / VS1 IGI €1,700–2,100
Emerald 2.00 ct F / VS2 GIA €2,600–3,200
Cushion 1.20 ct G / VS1 IGI €1,400–1,800

For comparison, a natural round brilliant of 1.50 ct, G colour, VS2 clarity, GIA certified, would be roughly €9,000–€11,000 loose at our cost — three to five times the lab-grown price for the same stone characteristics.

How buying lab-grown from us works

Same five steps as natural-stone buying:

  1. Tell us the brief — cut, carat, colour, clarity preference, budget. Lab-grown specifically.
  2. We pull options — within the working week. Photos, certificates, our notes.
  3. Reserve — when you find one, we hold it (no charge) for two weeks while you decide.
  4. Buy — loose with certificate, or set in a bespoke commission.
  5. Aftercare — we'll re-polish at year five if you want; certificate stays valid.

When we recommend lab-grown vs natural

Use case We'd lean toward
Engagement ring centre stone, €5k+ budget Natural
Engagement ring centre stone, sub-€5k, want 1+ ct Lab-grown
Pavé / halo / accent stones in any piece Lab-grown
Wedding band with diamonds Lab-grown
Memorial pendant, signet, important pendant Natural
Trade casting with melée Lab-grown
Investment-grade stone Natural

The full reasoning is in the comparison article. The summary: lab-grown is right when the stone is small, the piece is replaceable, or carat-for-budget matters more than long-term resale.

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