Carat

The carat weight of a diamond is a measurement of its weight. One carat is exactly one-fifth of a gram (0.20 g). When a diamond is properly cut, the carat weight defines the size of the diamond, and larger diamonds tend to be more expensive. When it comes to smaller diamonds, an Ada Concierge may use the term “points” to discuss diamond weights with you. One point is one-hundredth of a carat (0.01). A “33 point diamond” would be one-third of a carat (0.33 carats).

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Clarity

Clarity is a measurement of how many blemishes or inclusions are present in the diamond, which can be either defects in the diamond crystal or microscopic foreign particles within the diamond. The lower the clarity of a diamond, the more imperfections in the diamond. Clarity is graded on a range from Internally Flawless to Included. Ada only sells diamonds that are Very Slightly Included or better.

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Color

A perfect diamond, with no impurities and no defects, is completely colorless. Impurities such as nitrogen cause undesirable yellow or brown tones in the diamond. Color is graded on a range of letters from D to Z — Ada Diamonds only sells stones are that are independently graded as colorless (D, E, F) or the better half of near-colorless (G, H) and refuses to sell any inferior color diamonds.

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Cut

The cut of the diamond is a measure of the quality of the shape, geometry, and finish of diamond gemstone. Only round brilliant diamonds receive formal cut grades on a scale from Ideal (the best) to Poor. Ada in uncompromising on cut quality to ensure all of our diamonds have optimal brightness, fire, scintillation, and maximum light performance. 

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5 Most Popular Lab Diamond Shapes

The diamond shape you choose for your engagement ring is a choice that reflects your unique style. When it comes to a diamonds sparkle and beauty, many factors come into play such as the cut of your diamond and setting style you select, but one of the biggest factors that defines the look of your ring is the shape of your lab grown diamond. See below for Ada’s 5 most requested diamond shapes and what we love best about them.

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Lab Diamond Engagement Ring Style Guide

Just getting started on your custom engagement ring? With so many unique design options and gorgeous diamond shapes, it can be overwhelming to decide what style you love best. Our Diamond Experts have put together a comprehensive guide to setting styles and diamond shapes to help you get started on deciding what style and shape to choose for your dream engagement ring.

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Bow Ties and Light Leakage Explained

Fancy shaped lab diamonds including ovals and pears, are some of our most requested shapes for engagement rings. If you’re shopping for a fancy shaped lab diamond, you may have heard of the “bow tie effect”. Our diamond experts explain everything you need to know about bow ties and light leakage when shopping for your perfect lab grown diamond.

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4 Reasons to Choose a Lab Grown Diamond

Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. Also known as lab created diamonds, our diamonds are 100% carbon and are chemically and optically identical to diamonds mined from the earth. Lab diamonds are grown by recreating the conditions underneath the Earth that result in diamond growth: pressure, heat, & carbon.

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5 Ways to Rock a Lab Grown Diamond Band Engagement Ring

Adding a diamond band to your engagement ring is a beautiful way to accent your center stone, adding delightful sparkle for a look that’s eye-catching and sophisticated. All of our diamond band engagement ring styles are custom made to order to fit your unique style (and lifestyle!), and to maximize the sparkle and beauty of your lab grown diamond. Looking for inspiration on which diamond band style is right for you? See below for our most popular styles.

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Three Stone Lab Diamond Engagement Ring Style Guide

Three stone engagement rings represent your love together: past, present, and future. Ada’s three stone settings come in a variety of styles to be customized to your unique style (and lifestyle!), and to accommodate lab grown diamonds large and small. Get creative with fancy shaped side stones or center stones to make your three stone ring a true one-of-a-kind. Your Diamond Concierge is here to help you design the perfect setting to bring out the brilliance of your center diamond. Looking for inspiration on how to rock your three stone ring? See below for some of our favorite styles.

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6 Ways to Rock a Solitaire Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring

When it comes to engagement rings, solitaire settings are unrivaled for their classic beauty and timeless appeal. Ada’s elegant solitaires come in a variety of styles to be customized to your unique style (and lifestyle!), and to accommodate lab grown diamonds large and small. Your Diamond Concierge is here to help you design the perfect setting to bring you the brilliance of your diamond.

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Halo Lab Diamond Engagement Ring Style Guide

Want to maximize the sparkle of your lab diamond center stone? Consider adding a halo (or two!) of manmade diamonds for a sparkle that doesn’t stop. Our Diamond Concierge team can help you choose the perfect halo style to accentuate a center stone of any shape or size for a ring that sparkles with unparalleled brilliance. Looking for inspiration on some stunning halo engagement ring styles? See below for some of our favorite client creations.

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