Timeline graphic showing the steps from ordering a custom lab-grown engagement ring to delivery

October 17, 2026

How Long Does a Custom Engagement Ring Take? Order-to-Delivery Timeline

11 Diamond custom engagement rings are made to order and typically ship in 15-20 days, then take 5-10 business days to arrive. Here is every step in between and when you can still make changes.

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Chart comparing the face-up size of lab-grown diamonds by shape and carat weight

October 17, 2026

Lab-Grown Diamond Carat Size Chart: mm by Shape, 0.5 to 4 Carats

Approximate face-up millimeter sizes for 10 diamond shapes from 0.50 to 4.00 carats, with the formulas behind them and why stones of equal carat can measure differently.

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Side-by-side outline of an IGI lab-grown diamond report and a GIA laboratory-grown diamond quality assessment

October 16, 2026

IGI vs GIA for Lab-Grown Diamonds: What Each Report Tells You

IGI gives lab-grown diamonds letter grades for color and clarity. Since October 2025, GIA classifies them as Premium or Standard instead. Here is what each report tells you and how to verify it.

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A loose lab-grown diamond next to its grading certificate and a checklist for evaluating a jeweler

August 6, 2026

How to Choose a Lab-Grown Diamond Jeweler: What to Look For and 9 Checks

What to look for in a lab-grown diamond jeweler, and the 9 checks to run before you pay: report lookup, your actual stone, design approval, written terms, and safe payment.

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