Loose Lab Grown Diamonds, Pulled for Your Visit

How we choose the stones on your tray

We do not post a long list of loose lab grown diamonds here. Stock moves, and a list of numbers tells you very little about how a stone actually looks. Instead, you tell us the range you have in mind and we do the sorting for you. Before your visit we look through the stones available to us and set aside three to five that fit your request.

We aim for a useful spread, not five copies of the same thing. A typical tray might hold:

• One stone right in the middle of your range, as a reference
• One a little larger with a slightly lower color or clarity, so you can see what size costs
• One with higher grades at a smaller weight, so you can see what quality costs
• One or two wildcards: a different ratio, a different cut style, or a stone that simply looks good for its price

Every stone on the tray comes with its grading report, and you can look at any of them under a loupe.

What the report shows

Our center stones are IGI certified lab grown diamonds or GIA graded lab grown diamonds. The report is written by an independent lab, not by us. It lists:

• Shape and measurements, in millimeters, which matter more than many people expect
• Carat weight, to two decimal places
• Color and clarity grades
• Cut, polish and symmetry (for round stones, a cut grade)
• Growth method notes and a statement that the diamond is laboratory grown
• The report number, which is usually laser inscribed on the stone's girdle

We will show you the inscription under magnification and you can check the number on the lab's website yourself. If you want the details, read our guide to IGI vs GIA reports.

Setting your ranges

A wide request gives us room to find stones that look great for the money. A narrow one gives us less to work with. Some simple starting points:

• Carat: choose a range, not a single number. A 1.4 can be a smarter buy than a 1.5 and look almost the same.
• Color: D to F looks icy white. G and H face up white in most settings, especially yellow or rose gold.
• Clarity: VS2 and up is usually clean to the eye. Step cuts like emerald show more, so aim higher there.
• Budget: tell us the number you are comfortable with. We will not fill the tray with stones above it.

Not sure where to start? Our guide to the 4Cs for lab grown diamonds shows where to spend and where to save, and the price guide gives sample ranges by carat. Unsure about shape? See our shapes guide.

Comparing side by side

This is the part a screen cannot do. With two stones next to each other on a white tray, small differences in color and sparkle become easy to see, or easy to rule out. We will move the stones between daylight and the showroom lights, set them in a sample ring so you can see them on your hand, and let you take your time. Most people find they care a lot about one or two things and very little about the rest. That is how you find value.

What happens after

If one stone stands out, you can pair it with a setting from our engagement ring collection or a custom design. If nothing on the tray feels right, tell us what was missing and we will look again. There is no deposit to look and nothing is charged online. When you are ready, book a viewing or call (732) 581-7932.