Can I Design a Custom Lab-Grown Diamond?
Can you design a custom lab diamond? There’s something particularly magical about a diamond designed with a custom vision for a specific person. All diamonds can be beautiful, but the added thoughtfulness that goes into a custom lab diamond makes them even more breathtaking.
We have great news if you have a unique vision in mind for a lab diamond! You can design a custom lab-grown diamond, and this blog post will tell you everything you need to know about how.
What Is a Custom Lab Diamond?
A custom lab diamond is a laboratory-grown diamond tailored to meet a buyer's unique preferences and specifications. Even when they’re grown in a laboratory, these lab diamonds replicate the physical, chemical, and optical properties of natural diamonds.
What Can Be Customized?
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Cut and shape: Buyers can choose their lab diamond's exact cut and shape. This includes an emerald cut, princess cut, or a classic round brilliant cut engagement ring.
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Size: Another customization option is the size of a lab diamond. You can choose the precise weight of your diamond so it fits exactly how you want it into your jewelry setting.
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Color and clarity: Custom lab diamonds offer great flexibility in terms of color and clarity grade. You can choose from colorless (D grade) diamonds to near-colorless (G and H grades). You can also choose from lab diamond clarity levels ranging from flawless to slightly included.
What Does the Customization Process Look Like?
Creating custom jewelry at Brian Gavin Diamonds involves a detailed and precise process that combines traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The creation of the diamond is a collaborative process where your ideas are translated into a workable design plan. Whether you have specific styles in mind or need guidance, our team is here to help bring your concept to life. Here's a closer look at how we create stunning custom lab-grown diamond jewelry:
Step #1: Concept and Quote Approval
The custom diamond design process begins with you sending the idea for the concept of your diamond. Upon receiving the concept, we create a quote for the project and send it to you for approval.
Step #2: Accept, Approve, and Complete Payment
Upon accepting the quote and approving the design, it’s time to complete your payment so we can begin the next step of the process!
Step #3: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
At Brian Gavin Diamonds, we primarily use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create custom jewelry. This modern method offers several advantages over traditional lost wax carving, including higher precision, greater detail, and symmetrical designs.
Benefits of CAD:
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Detailed Renderings: CAD allows us to create detailed renderings of the jewelry design. You have two top-down, side profile, and through-finger perspectives. Then, you can visualize the final piece accurately before we move forward with production.
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Symmetry and Precision: CAD ensures the design is perfectly symmetrical, which is often difficult to do with hand-carved wax models.
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Easily Adjustable: If any adjustments are needed, CAD models can be easily modified without starting from scratch, saving time and resources.
Step #4: 3D Rendering and Client Approval
Once the CAD design is finalized, we create a 3D rendering of your jewelry. This rendering provides a lifelike preview of the finished product. This is the fun part for most people – seeing your design turned into reality for the first time! The renderings include different colors to distinguish various elements of the design:
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Orange: Ring shank
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Purple: Crown structure
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Red and Yellow: Trim sections
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Green: Prong structure
With these detailed renderings, you can visualize the design from multiple angles and be confident every detail meets your expectations before production begins.
Step #5: Wax Model, Production, and Finishing
After you approve the 3D rendering, we begin the actual creation of the jewelry. The CAD model is used to create a wax mold. The mold is then cast in your chosen metal (such as platinum, gold, or silver) while our skilled artisans meticulously set the lab-grown diamonds and finish the production.
Step #6: Quality Assurance and Final Product Delivery
At Brian Gavin Diamonds, we maintain rigorous quality control throughout the production process. Each piece of custom jewelry undergoes a thorough inspection to verify that it meets our strict standards for beauty and durability.
The result of this meticulous step-by-step process? A one-of-a-kind piece of custom lab-grown diamond jewelry delivered to you that perfectly aligns with your vision and exceeds your expectations.
How to Order a Custom Lab-Grown Diamond
Now that you know more about the process of creating a custom lab-grown diamond, let’s discuss how to order one. First things first, you need to be sure you’re ordering from a reputable supplier. To make this determination, make note of these four things:
Supplier Reviews
Look for lab-grown diamond suppliers with positive customer reviews and testimonials. Check independent review sites and forums for unbiased opinions. Watch for themes in reviews (positive and negative), and use this information to guide your decision.
Diamond Certifications
Confirm that the supplier offers certified lab-grown diamonds from recognized gemological laboratories such as GIA, IGI, or AGS.
For example, BG Brian Gavin Diamonds’ Premium Lab Diamond Collection is graded by the premier Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Diamonds from this collection also come with an AGS Ideal® Report by GIA.
Experience and Reputation
Finally, work with a supplier with a proven track record in the lab diamond industry. They should be known for the quality of their diamonds as well as their customer satisfaction.
Custom Lab-Grown Diamond: Time Frame and Cost
The time frame for creating custom diamond jewelry varies depending on how complex the design is and other factors, which also determine the pricing of the diamond. As a general rule of thumb, the process should take at least a few weeks from start to finish.
Design Your Custom Lab Diamond!
A custom lab diamond is a wonderful option when you cannot find the diamond you’re looking for or you want to add a more personal touch to the jewelry you’re buying. If you are going to spend your time and money designing a custom lab-grown diamond, you want to be absolutely certain it is of the utmost quality, with maximum light performance and sparkle.
When you design custom lab-made diamonds with Brian Gavin Diamonds, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Along with custom diamonds, you can also create custom lab diamond jewelry, including pendants, earrings, and engagement rings.
Bring the diamond of your dreams to life – shop Brian Gavin Lab Diamonds today!
