ICYMI, 2023 was the year of lab-grown diamonds and gemstones. In fact, “In the last 12 months, 36% of unit sales of engagement rings had lab-grown diamonds (up from <10% in 2020),” says Ankur Daga, founder and CEO of Angara. And from here, the percentage is only going to increase.
Yes, folks, you heard that right. Given the premium quality and accessibility of lab-grown diamonds and gemstones, they can be considered every girl’s *updated* best friend today—and we gotta say, we’re so here for it!
Lab-grown diamonds are physically, chemically and optically identical to their earth-mined counterparts which makes them just as real as natural diamonds (hey, the U.S FTC also says so). Couple that with the fact that they are available in an array of cuts and higher carat weight for less—and you’ve got yourself something that consumers, especially millennials, would not shy away from buying. Who wouldn’t want to own a gorgeous diamond engagement ring, a gemstone cocktail ring or dangle earrings without spending a fortune after all?
We thought so!
P.S. Have more questions? Read our detailed article on Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds.
Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Fast Celeb Favourite
Did you know that even your favourite celebrities are unable to resist the allure of sparkly big lab-grown diamonds? A-list stars like Rihanna, Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Lady Gaga, Zendaya, etc. have not just caught on to the trend but also made it mainstream and oh-so-cool.
Lab-Grown Options Now Available at Create With Angara
While you can shop lab-grown jewellery pieces like pre-designed pendants, earrings and lab-grown engagement rings with coloured gems and diamonds at Angara, we’re going a step further by letting you custom-design a ring for yourself or your loved one with lab-grown stones too.
What does that mean?
Not only can you create the ring of your dreams but also design it with larger diamonds or gems at a much lesser price. Yeah, WOAH! Let that sink in.
P.S. All our products, irrespective of their origin, come with a certificate of authenticity and lifetime warranty* so you can shop with confidence.
Design Your Lab-Grown Ring Using Create With Angara
With these easy steps, all it’ll take to get your dream ring made is a few clicks.
1. Select Your Gemstone:
It all starts with a stone of your choice. We currently offer lab-grown diamonds, blue sapphires, rubies and emeralds to design your own ring. Hot tip: They’re all great and trending options for an engagement ring because these precious or ‘Big 4’ gemstones are super coveted and expensive. But thanks to their lab-grown options at Angara, you can now get the ring (and that queen feels) you always wanted.
Once you’ve narrowed down on a gem, you can select the shape and carat weight you prefer. Spoiler alert: We’ve got lab-grown diamonds and gemstones that start from 0.65cts and go up to 14.18cts. Plus, they come in so many shapes (from the well-known round and emerald-cut to trendy shapes like oval, cushion and pear) that you’ll be spoiled for choice. The best part? You get to view the stones in 360 degrees, which means you get the exact stone that you see on our site.
2. Design the Ring Your Way
Once you’re happy with your selection of the lab-grown diamond or gemstone, you can go ahead and customise the head and shank of your ring.
Always wanted that oval-shaped centre stone with a Princess Diana-inspired halo? We’ve got it. Or are you someone who’d choose a minimal prong setting over something jazzy any day? Well, we’ve got options for you too. We bet they’ll blow your mind away.
After choosing the accent stone, you can design the shank of the ring just the way you like. Whether it’s a classic tapered shank or a bohemian nature-inspired shank you choose, one thing is guaranteed: you’re bound to end up with a ring that reflects you in the best possible way.
3. Pick a Metal
All you’re now left to do is select the metal you prefer. While the colour of the metal is an aesthetic choice, if you’re considering wearing your ring every day, you might want to go with 14K gold as it’s more durable thanks to the presence of alloys. But if you’re looking at it from a long-term investment perspective, you should choose 18K gold or platinum.
4. Select the Right Ring Size
We know how crucial this step is, so to make things easier, we’ve got an easy ring size guide that you can use to find your perfect size.
And guess what, you can also make it extra sentimental by engraving something personal on your sparkler for free! Pretty cool, huh?
Now wasn’t that easy as pie? ‘Cause girl, you just mastered how to design your ring in a few clicks! So, go on and start creating the sparkler of your dreams. Nothing can stop you now.
FAQ
Why not? Their sparkle is breathtaking and given their increased accessibility, we’d say that it would be wise to opt for a lab-grown diamond for your engagement ring, especially if you’re on a tight budget.
Lab-grown diamonds and gemstones can be 60-70% cheaper than their natural counterparts.
Yes, lab-grown diamonds are a hundred percent real diamonds. They possess the same chemical, physical and visual similarities to mined diamonds. The only difference is that they are produced in labs.
