How to Choose Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery for Every Occasion

The diamond is only one part of a finished piece.

The setting determines how the stone is held and contributes significantly to the overall appearance. A solitaire setting places most of the visual attention on one centre stone. Halo settings surround the centre stone with additional diamonds, creating a more detailed look. Pavé settings use smaller stones across part of the jewellery to add additional sparkle.

For someone who prefers understated jewellery, a simpler setting may be the better fit. Someone looking for a more decorative piece may prefer additional stones or a more elaborate structure.

The setting should also make sense for the way the jewellery will be used. An engagement ring intended for regular wear has different practical considerations from a cocktail ring that may only come out for special occasions.

Select the Metal Based on Personal Style

The metal can change the personality of a jewellery piece even when the diamond remains exactly the same.

White gold tends to create a clean, contemporary appearance. Yellow gold has a warmer, more traditional character, while rose gold introduces a softer and more modern feel.

Some people choose based on skin tone, but existing jewellery can be an equally useful guide. If someone almost always wears yellow gold, introducing another metal may create contrast, but matching the existing collection can make a new piece easier to wear regularly.

There is also no requirement to use one metal across every piece. Mixing metals can work well when the designs share some other visual connection, such as a similar diamond shape or level of detail.

Blu Diamonds, for example, offers its jewellery in white, yellow and rose gold, giving shoppers the option to compare the same general design language across different metal colours.

Look Beyond the Appearance of the Stone

Once the style has been narrowed down, it is worth looking at the information accompanying the diamond.