Cultured Brilliance

  Lab-grown diamonds are the perfect choice for couples looking for an engagement ring that is both beautiful and ethical. They are created in a laboratory under controlled conditions, using advanced technology to replicate the natural process that creates diamonds. The result is a stunning sparkling diamond that is more affordable than natural diamonds and has a lower environmental impact.   If you're considering a lab-grown diamond engagement ring, you may be wondering what designs are available. Here are five of the most unique designs for lab-grown diamond engagement rings.   Hexagon Halo The hexagon halo design is a modern take on the classic halo setting. Instead of a round or oval halo, this design features a hexagonal-shaped halo that surrounds the center diamond. The hexagon shape gives the ring a unique and modern look, while the halo adds extra sparkle and brilliance. This design has attracted a lot of attention recently and has become a significant p...

  Lab-grown diamonds have been one of the significant breakthroughs in the diamond industry. On many fronts, it has altered how people previously perceived diamonds, and that too for all the good reasons.   Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in the sales of lab-grown diamonds. Some of the major reasons for the spike in demand for lab-grown diamonds are listed below. Additionally, it also offers some insightful information if you intend to buy lab-grown diamonds. Lab-created diamonds and natural diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and visual properties. The origin of lab-grown diamonds is the sole distinction between them and natural diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created in laboratories using the latest technology, as opposed to natural diamonds, which are excavated from the earth’s crust.  Lab-created diamonds are produced ethically. There is no harmful or unethical labor involved in the production of these diamonds. Consequently, lab-grown di...

  Do you remember the look on your best friend’s face when you told her you were engaged? She might be in tears of joy or as shocked as you were when he proposed to you. Above all, her happiness made you feel pleased as a punch. Finding contentment in each other's happiness is what makes you besties. Just like he proposed to you, you should woo your best friend with lab-grown diamond jewelry to be your bridesmaid. This will be a moment that both of you will reminisce forever.  As the bride-to-be, it will be your call what kind of jewelry your bridesmaid wears. Whether you want her attire to synchronize with yours, if she needs jewelry or not, minimalistic or maximalist; it will be your decision. However, there are manifold options available to choose from which can become daunting. So to help you with it, here are some ideas for your bridesmaid jewelry. Bridesmaid Jewelry Ideas  Earrings  Earrings will match pretty much everything. Selecting the most su...

  Buying a piece of lab-grown diamond jewelry is one of the most crucial decisions you take because there will be something new always that will blow off your mind making you skeptical of your decision. There is an infinite range of creations of jewelry available today that makes sticking to one piece a little difficult. Though, selecting the lab-created diamond is one of the most important decisions, the metal that you choose to pair your diamond with is the next important decision you make.    Just like diamonds, there are many options available for you to decide when it comes to metals. Platinum, silver, yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, palladium, and more. Each metal can enhance the look of your ring uniquely. This makes it important to select an appropriate metal for your ring. Let’s discuss the metal platinum so that you can gain a better understanding of why to/not to choose this metal for your jewelry.  Platinum is one of the most popular metals used in j...

  The ring-shopping hoopla does not end at an engagement ring; it instead begins at one. After you have bagged the perfect engagement ring, the next thing in line is your wedding band.    While you keep your engagement ring classic, you can go overboard with your wedding ring by opting for a ring stack instead. Wedding ring stacks are in trend and will liberate you with your choices rather than limit you.    You can nest one ring over another, commemorating the different milestones in your life. Here are a few tips for creating the ultimate wedding ring stack, one which you will be proud to hone.  1.     The Monochromatic Magic:  If you are new to the game, choose one metal rather than a dozen of them. Picking a single metal to be the hero of your stack will allow you to explore your style while still keeping things in check. You can choose a wide band as the base of your stack and stack up with thinner rings or vice versa. Moreover, yo...

  Planning a budget for your engagement ring can be truly crucial, especially because you are about to invest a sizable part of your finances into it. While some people would not want to encumber their engagement ring fest with a budget, some might consider it the cornerstone of their entire decision-making process.   Whether it be a natural diamond or lab-grown diamond , a budget will prove to be truly impactful to make your shopping experience smooth and stress-free.  It is certainly hard to plan a budget when you don’t know what exactly you are going for in a ring. So here are some tips and tricks to make budget planning easy for you. 1. Rational Thinking Can Make A Big Difference : When it comes to buying an engagement ring, you cannot simply follow the crowd. You need to be conscious of where your originality lies. It is not always about how many diamonds or how big of a diamond the ring should have. Things should lean towards what will make you feel more c...

  It is essential to know about the various kinds of settings and cuts before finalizing your dream lab-created diamond ring. The setting and the diamond together make a ring whole. Thus, it is essential that the setting of your ring is as impeccable as your diamond. You can either opt for a setting that has recently witnessed a surge or one that has found its way back into the jewelry sphere. Prong is an intelligible setting for both a bride that seeks comfort and one that wants to keep history alive. Prong Setting  The prong setting is commonly said to have four or six metal prongs that extend up from the ring’s basket and over the gemstone. It keeps the diamond intact and allows more light to enter the stone. Now that you have a clear picture of what a prong setting would look like, here is a little dive into its history:  History of Prong Setting As ubiquitous as prong-setting rings may seem, there was a time when this silhouette was virtually nonexistent. The prong...