Diamonds, Lab-Grown Diamonds & Gemstones

Natural gemstones can vary in colour, clarity, pattern, inclusions, size and appearance. Hand-finished jewellery can also show small natural manufacturing variations.

Gold Factory can source and work with a wide range of gemstones. Availability and suitability should be confirmed for the specific item or bespoke design.

Yes. Gold Factory sells diamond jewellery and can also manufacture bespoke diamond pieces.

Yes. Gold Factory can supply both natural and lab-grown diamonds. The team can explain the differences and help the customer choose based on budget, preferences and the jewellery design.

Yes, where technically possible. Gold Factory can inspect the setting and source an appropriate replacement.

Yes, Gold Factory can source many gemstones for bespoke or replacement work, subject to availability and budget.

No. Certification depends on the stone. Always check the product description or ask Gold Factory which laboratory report accompanies a particular diamond.

Yes. Gold Factory sells diamonds with certificates from a range of gemmological laboratories, including GIA and other recognised laboratories depending on the stone.

GIA is a well-known gemmological laboratory. A grading report records characteristics such as carat weight, colour, clarity and cut information for the specific diamond.

Natural diamonds form in the earth, while lab-grown diamonds are created using controlled technology. Both can have the same crystal structure, but origin, rarity, pricing and resale markets differ. Gold Factory sells both and can explain the options.

There is no single best choice. Natural diamonds may appeal for rarity and traditional value, while lab-grown diamonds can offer a larger stone for a given budget. The choice depends on the customer's priorities.

Lab-grown and natural diamonds have different markets and pricing. Lab-grown diamonds can often provide a larger stone for a given budget, but the exact price depends on the individual diamond and jewellery design.

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds created using controlled technology rather than formed naturally in the earth. They have the same fundamental carbon crystal structure as natural diamonds, although their origin and market characteristics are different.

Yes. Gold Factory can supply or create lab-grown diamond engagement rings, including bespoke and CAD- designed pieces.

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds can be incorporated into suitable wedding-ring designs.

Yes. Certification depends on the individual diamond. The product description or diamond details identify the grading report supplied with a particular stone.

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds can be used in bespoke rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and other suitable designs.

No. Their resale markets and pricing can differ, so the original retail price should not be treated as a guaranteed future resale value.

Yes. Gold Factory sells jewellery set with lab-grown diamonds, including rings and other diamond jewellery, subject to current stock and product availability.

Yes. Gold Factory sells lab-grown diamonds, subject to the individual stone specification and current availability.

Yes. Loose lab-grown diamonds can be supplied subject to the required size, shape, colour, clarity, certification and availability.