Collection: Loose Lab Grown Diamond

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything You Need To Know

Find answers to common questions about memorial diamonds, cremation diamonds, ordering process and certification.

Buy only from sellers who provide independent gemological certification (like IGI or GIA) with the exact stone you're purchasing — not a generic certificate. Check the return policy before paying, since you can't inspect the stone in person.

It depends on the seller. Buying loose gives you more control over the exact stone (carat, cut, clarity) and lets you shop the setting separately, but total cost (stone + custom setting + labor) can end up similar to — or sometimes higher than — buying a pre-made ring, depending on the jeweler's setting fees.

Setting costs vary widely by jeweler, metal type, and setting complexity (a simple prong setting costs less than a halo or pavé design) — there's no fixed universal price, so always get a quote from whoever will do the setting.

Look for a certificate from a recognized lab (IGI, GIA) that matches the stone's exact measurements and inscription, if any. A jeweler can also verify authenticity using standard gemological testing.

There's no single "correct" size — it depends on personal preference and budget. Common choices for engagement rings tend to fall in the 1–2 carat range, but the right size depends entirely on the buyer's taste and budget.

Reputable sellers do provide certification for lab-grown loose diamonds, typically from IGI or GIA, confirming the stone's carat, cut, color, and clarity. Always confirm a certificate is included before buying.

A diamond's carat weight can't be "resized," but it can be recut to change its shape or improve certain flaws — though recutting reduces carat weight, since material is removed. This is a specialized job best done by an experienced diamond cutter, not a regular jeweler.