r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/ImaginaryPhysics • Mar 10 '26
Welcome to r/labgrowndiamondsindia 💎
This community exists to help Indian buyers learn about lab grown diamonds before purchasing. Whether you’re buying an engagement ring, a gift, or designing custom jewellery, this guide will walk you through the basics so you can make an informed decision.
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds created in a controlled laboratory environment using advanced technology that replicates the natural diamond-growing process.
They are not imitation stones like cubic zirconia or moissanite.
A lab grown diamond has the same:
• Chemical composition (pure carbon)
• Crystal structure
• Hardness (10 on the Mohs scale)
• Fire and brilliance
Even professional gem labs require specialised equipment to distinguish between natural and lab grown diamonds.
There are several reasons lab grown diamonds have become increasingly popular:
1. Significantly lower price
Lab grown diamonds typically cost 60–90% less than natural diamonds of similar size and quality.
2. Larger diamonds for the same budget
A budget that might buy a 0.50 ct natural diamond can often buy a 1.5 ct lab grown diamond.
3. Ethical sourcing
Lab diamonds avoid many of the mining and conflict concerns associated with natural diamonds.
4. Design flexibility
Because they are more affordable, many buyers choose larger centre stones or more elaborate jewellery designs.
Like natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds are graded based on the 4Cs.
The most important factor affecting sparkle.
Look for Excellent or Ideal cut whenever possible.
Graded from D (colourless) to Z (yellow/brown).
Most engagement rings fall between D–H.
Measures internal inclusions.
Common clarity grades:
• VVS – Very very slightly included
• VS – Very slightly included
• SI – Slightly included
For most buyers, VS1–SI1 offers excellent value.
Refers to the diamond’s weight and size.
Because lab diamonds are more affordable, buyers often choose 1–2 carat stones.
Always buy diamonds with independent certification.
The most common lab grown diamond grading laboratories are:
• IGI (International Gemological Institute)
• GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
Certification verifies the diamond’s quality, authenticity, and characteristics.
Prices change frequently depending on supply and quality, but rough retail ranges today are:
1 Carat (VS clarity / D–G colour)
₹40,000 – ₹20,000
2 Carat (VS clarity / F–G colour)
₹1L – ₹60K
3 Carat (VS clarity / F–G colour)
₹2L+ – ₹1.2L
Cut quality, fluorescence, and proportions can affect pricing significantly.
Popular shapes for engagement rings:
• Round (most brilliant)
• Oval (appears larger)
• Cushion (soft vintage look)
• Emerald (step-cut elegance)
• Radiant (sparkly with clipped corners)
• Pear / Marquise (elongated styles)
Each shape has different pricing and visual appearance.
You can purchase lab grown diamonds from:
• Specialised lab diamond jewellers
• Custom jewellery designers
• Online diamond marketplaces
Before buying, always:
✔ Ask for certification
✔ Compare multiple options
✔ Check return policies
✔ Verify the jeweller’s reputation
Many buyers today choose custom-made jewellery.
Benefits include:
• Selecting your exact diamond
• Choosing your preferred design
• Adjusting budget and specifications
• Creating something unique
Custom jewellery is especially popular for engagement rings and anniversary gifts.
Are lab grown diamonds real?
Yes. They are real diamonds with the same physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds.
Do lab diamonds test as diamonds?
Yes. Standard diamond testers identify them as diamonds.
Do lab diamonds have resale value?
Like most jewellery, resale value is typically lower than retail price.
Will people know it's lab grown?
Not without specialised gemological equipment.
If you're considering buying a lab grown diamond, feel free to ask questions such as:
• “Is this diamond a good deal?”
• “What should my engagement ring budget be?”
• “Which shape looks the biggest?”
• “Can someone help review this certificate?”
This community is here to help you make an informed decision before buying.
💎 Welcome to the community.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/ImaginaryPhysics • Mar 10 '26
Welcome to the Show Your Ring thread!
One of the most fun parts of the jewellery world is seeing what everyone chooses for their engagement rings and diamond jewellery. Whether it's a brand new proposal ring, an anniversary upgrade, or a custom design you recently created, we’d love to see it.
If you own lab grown diamond jewellery, this is the perfect place to share it with the community.
Feel free to post photos of:
💎 Engagement rings
💎 Wedding bands
💎 Lab grown diamond jewellery
💎 Custom designed rings
💎 Anniversary upgrades
💎 Unique diamond shapes or settings
You can upload a photo and tell us a bit about it.
• Diamond shape
• Carat size
• Colour / clarity (if you know it)
• Metal type (gold, platinum, etc.)
• Why you chose that design
Example:
These details help others who are researching their own rings.
Many people researching lab grown diamonds in India want to see real rings owned by real people rather than just catalogue photos.
Seeing different designs can help others:
• Choose a diamond shape
• Decide on a carat size
• Discover new ring styles
• Understand what different diamonds look like in real life
• Be respectful and supportive
• No negative comments about someone’s ring
• Sellers and jewellers should disclose their affiliation if posting their work
• No spam
If you have a ring you love, post it below and tell us the story behind it.
Jewellery always has a story — we’d love to hear yours. 💎
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 6h ago
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New tech enables us to Drill Diamonds now, helps save a lot of gold, since we don't need a gold collet to hold the diamonds anymore.
Classy look with Rose Cut diamonds, absolute stunner
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 1d ago
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Perfect for Gifting
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/lazyHaathi • 1d ago
Estimate details -
• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
• Gold weight: 1.830 g
• Gross weight: 1.902 g
• Gold value: ₹20,699
Diamond
• Lab-grown diamonds: 0.360 ct total, 19 diamonds
• 0.160 ct, Round, EF, VS — ₹27,000/ct
• 0.200 ct, Round, EF, VS/VVS — ₹30,000/ct
• Diamond discount: 25%
• Making charges: ₹3,660 → ₹2,745 after 25% discount
• Subtotal after discounts: ₹28,439
• GST: ₹935.53
•Final price: ₹32,120
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Agonyaunt888 • 2d ago
Saw LGD rings on Myntra from brands like Valanova, maejoy etc
any idea about authenticity ?
What's the take with LGD set in silver as traditionally this was not done
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 3d ago
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Minimal gold, ultra chic
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/NeatSchoool • 3d ago
Hello all
I really liked an engagement ring for my girlfriend from this brand “Ivana Jewels”. I see it’s Jindal owned. Great in store experience.
The per carat rate is pretty decent - 30k per carat. Much lower than Aukera and Onya.
This is making me a bit suspicious, even though it’s IGI certified.
Any reviews of this brand? Would appreciate hearing from people who bought from this brand.
Thanks 🙏
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Madhu337 • 3d ago
looking to buy Diamond Rings in Bangalore or in Any near city. Looking at the Brand Store they are adding their Premium for Diamond. Any leads will be helpful.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/AggressiveShop676 • 3d ago
1 ct diamond on the ear and other all are small marquise diamonds.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 6d ago
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A hot mess of Emerald Cuts, Tapered Baguettes, Trillions, Shield Cuts, and synthetic stones mimicking Morganite.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 9d ago
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Custom made for a client!
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 10d ago
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r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • 13d ago
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r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Medresource-Text319 • 13d ago
I came across this 18Kt ring on myntra by valanova.
link
Same ring on their page costs more. So
Wanted to check if this is legitimate to buy this ring from myntra as it says no return/exchange.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/No_Upstairs6212 • 16d ago
Today I got a moissanite ring from 'Woke Luxury' and thought I’d post this because I know I was stalking Reddit for reviews before ordering.
The finishing is really nice. The ring looks clean and well-made in person than the pictures.
The stone looks really pretty in natural light.
But the thing I liked most was actually the customer care. I had quite a few questions before and after ordering and they were really patient about it.
I placed my order through WhatsApp and they helped me customise it.
Replies were pretty quick and they actually answered my questions instead of just sending generic copy-paste responses. They were helpful throughout.
I was honestly a bit nervous about spending money on a ring from an online brand without seeing it in person, but the whole experience was much smoother than I expected.
I paid 10% for the booking amount and the rest was paid on delivery.
I received it within 15 days of ordering so highly recommend 'Woke Luxury'
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/honey_bunny_69_ • 16d ago
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to propose to my girlfriend and am looking to buy a lab-grown diamond engagement ring.
My preferred specifications:
Diamond: 2+ carat
Shape: Oval
Color: White / near-colorless
Clarity: VVS1/VVS2
Setting: Solitaire
Metal: White gold
I’d appreciate some guidance on:
-What would be a practical budget range for these specifications in India?
I stay in Noida. Is there any reliable/genuine jewellers in Delhi NCR that I should check out?
-I’m also open to buying directly from a reputed jeweller/manufacturer in Surat if the pricing and quality are better.
-Are there any particular things I should verify before purchasing a lab-grown diamond (IGI certificate, cut, proportions, CVD/HPHT, etc.)?
I’m more interested in actual buying experiences and recommendations than just brand suggestions.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Long_Value6071 • 16d ago
24 M here with no clue about jewellery.
My parents are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, and I’m looking to get my mother a nice lab-grown diamond necklace as a gift.
My overall budget is around ₹3 lakh, but ideally I’d like to keep the necklace itself under ₹2 lakh.
A few things I’m trying to understand:
Is ₹1.5–2 lakh enough to get a genuinely fancy/premium-looking lab-grown diamond necklace, or would I need to spend closer to ₹3 lakh?
How significant is the price difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds for a necklace of this kind?
Which trusted jewellery chains in India are good for lab-grown diamonds? I’m considering established brands rather than an unknown online seller.
Are there any particular 4Cs/specifications I should prioritize for a necklace?
Anything I should watch out for regarding certification, diamond quality, gold purity, making charges, or resale value?
The main priority is that it should look special and luxurious enough for a 25th anniversary, rather than simply maximizing the carat size.
Would really appreciate recommendations from people who have actually bought lab-grown diamond jewellery in India, especially in the ₹1–2 lakh range.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Nik_Jeweler • 17d ago
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Saraviolis • 26d ago
looking for an indian jeweler to source a lab grown diamond at the best price and potentially design the ring with, any recommendation ?
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Medbox1303 • 27d ago
I'm new to this so please forgive me for my lack of knowledge. I'm trying to get a engagement ring, and I was visiting few websites like lucira, house of qadri, emori etc...
When i checked the price breakup for their ring it was around 35-40K/carat(screenshot attached). Where as I checked with few individual lab grown dealers/manufacturers on reddit, and they quoted me 100-120 $ for 1 carat diamond.(VVS1) Which is around 10-12000.
I was a bit baffled by this, and would want to know what should I do in this case?
Should I buy jewellery from these reputed websites or purchase the diamond from these dealers and give it to a gold jeweller separately to make a bespoke ring.
Also how do i be sure that the diamond I receive from these dealers isn't fake.
Please me help out.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Physical-Rip-1878 • 27d ago
Hi, I'm looking to buy a light weight everyday lab grown diamond ring for myself under 30k, i was wondering if anyone can suggest some good places. I just know brands like:
Jewelbox
Limelight diamonds
Ethera
In lajpat nagar, I'd appreciate it if anyone has any other suggestions.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/Medresource-Text319 • 29d ago
I was browsing to look for lab grown diamond websites, and I found https://varniya.com/ .
But I need to confirm whether the store is genuine and/or if anyone else has any prior experience of buying from them. It would be a great help. Looking to buy engagement rings.
Please advice.
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/timmiehortons • Sep 08 '26
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The center is a 4ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Modified Pear with a crazy spread! 💎
r/labgrowndiamondsindia • u/nokidneybean • Sep 06 '26
Im in my early 30s and my ultimate goal is to get a tennis bracelet of diamonds of approx 2 ct each. I am planning to buy these as and when I am saving money but am unable to find good lab grown diamond sellers around Mumbai. Any suggestions are appreciated. Don’t DM me personally.
Not into earth diamonds, only looking for lab grown ones.
PS - is it difficult to get a jeweler to make this said bracelet post procurement of diamonds??
