Choosing Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery

Lab grown diamonds bring familiar diamond sparkle to earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings. They have the essential physical and optical properties of mined diamonds, but are created in controlled conditions. The important distinction when choosing jewellery is not the origin alone, but the appearance, setting and practicality of the finished piece.

Choose for how the jewellery will be worn

Diamond studs should feel secure and proportionate on the ear, while a pendant needs a chain length that suits the neckline. Tennis bracelets benefit from an even line of settings and a dependable fastening. In a ring, consider how the band and stones will feel through daily wear.

Ask for the relevant stone specifications and documentation on the product you select. Different diamond cuts and sizes can produce very different appearances, even with similar grading terminology. Browse lab grown diamond earrings and tennis bracelets for more detailed choices.

2026 Award Nominations

Award Winning Jeweller

We’re proud to be recognised consistently by the UK jewellery industry’s leading awards programmes. In 2026, Lily Arkwright has been shortlisted for Branded Boutique of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards and Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional customer service, product innovation, and ethical craftsmanship.

These latest nominations build on previous industry recognition, including being shortlisted for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the 2025 UK Jewellery Awards and Independent Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We were also finalists for Retail Team of the Year at both the Retail Jeweller Awards and Professional Jeweller Awards in 2024, recognising the passion, expertise, and dedication of our team.

We’re honoured to be recognised for helping thousands of couples find the perfect engagement rings and wedding rings, with a strong focus on choice, transparency, and personalisation. As an award-winning jeweller, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, exceptional craftsmanship, and responsibly sourced lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and natural diamonds, ensuring every customer can find a ring that perfectly reflects their love story.

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Lab Diamond Jewellery FAQs

What matters most when choosing lab-grown diamond jewellery?

Lab-grown diamond jewellery can be beautifully versatile, from understated earrings to a solitaire pendant or stone-set bracelet. We'd start with the type of piece the wearer uses most, then compare stone dimensions and setting style. It's worth checking whether a quoted carat figure refers to one principal diamond or the combined weight of smaller stones, as those figures don't describe the same appearance.

How should I check the size and fit of lab-grown diamond jewellery?

The measurements that matter depend on the piece. With earrings, we'd compare the diameter of each stone and the size of its setting; with a pendant, the chain length is important too. For bracelets, the wrist fit and clasp deserve attention. We'd recommend checking the actual product dimensions rather than assume two items with the same carat weight will appear equally substantial when worn.

How do I look after lab-grown diamond jewellery in regular use?

A lab-grown diamond is hard, but the metal and small settings around it still need care. We'd recommend avoiding unnecessary impacts and checking posts, clasps and claws periodically. A delicate diamond pendant may have different maintenance needs from a bracelet with many linked stone settings. Use a cleaning method suitable for the exact design, and have any loose mountings inspected rather than continuing to wear the piece.

Need help choosing your jewellery?

Our jewellery specialists would be delighted to help you compare designs at our London or Manchester showrooms, or in a virtual consultation.

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