Lab-grown jewellery Best brands that use ethical lab diamonds

June 01, 2024

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Vrai

To expertly craft Vrai's beautiful jewellery pieces, the diamonds are sustainably grown in America with no carbon footprint or mining, in a zero-emission foundry powered 100 per cent by the Columbia River in America's Pacific West. The stones are then cut and polished to transform into delicate fine jewellery. It's no wonder that many celebrities have been spotted wearing the brand on the red carpet, from Kendall Jenner to Samira Wiley.

Kimaï

The Antwerp-based jewellery label Kimaï has fast become a favourite among the most stylish women, including the Duchess of Sussex, thanks to its collection of elegant, beautifully designed and ethically made pieces.

"When we looked specifically into fine jewellery, we realised two things that we set out to change," explains co-founder Jessica Warch of the beginning of her brand with co-founder Sidney Neuhaus. "The first was that fine jewellery had been heavily marketed towards men; it still felt very antiquated, as if the industry hadn’t evolved for generations and was hardly speaking to women at all."

Pandora

Pandora, the world's largest jewellery brand, announced in 2021 that it would no longer used mined diamonds, and instead now opts for lab-grown stones in all of its pieces. Each diamond used is cut and polished using 100 per cent renewable energy and these are then set in jewellery crafted with 100 per cent recycled silver or gold, making the brand's jewellery an even more conscious choice.

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Or & Elle

Luxury diamond atelier Or & Elle uses lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold in its timeless designs. Born out of a fourth-generation family Atelier in Antwerp, the brand was founded to shepherd century-old craftsmanship and expertise into a new era of sustainability and transparency. Experienced and skilled artisans handcraft its timeless designs, which will be part of your jewellery collection forever.

Matilde

Matilde’s aim is simple: to make sustainable jewellery without compromising on quality or design. Striving for change, the brand uses solely lab-grown diamonds and 100 per cent recycled gold. Its conscious practices go further than the production process, as Matilde maintains a close relationship with both its suppliers and manufacturers to ensure employees across the business are content.

Lark & Berry

Lark & Berry is a luxury jewellery label that is leading the way when it comes to conscious diamonds. Launched in 2018 by Laura Chavez, it's a firm favourite among famous names like Ellie Goulding.

The jeweller creates high-quality yet sustainable pieces that cater to a variety of budgets. They use lab-grown diamonds that are 100 per cent traceable, so you know exactly where they came from and how they're produced.

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Smiling Rocks

Smiling Rocks prioritises luxury, transparency and responsibility with its lab-grown diamond label. Founders Zulu Ghevriya and Manish Jiwani created the brand to leave a positive footprint for the next generations, preserve the planet and help communities in need. Plenty of celebrities can be counted as fans of the brand, with Olivia Colman wearing Smiling Rocks' earrings on several occasions. With every purchase made from the jeweller, 10 per cent is donated to your choice of charity.

Courbet

Another luxury jewellery brand that only uses the finest sustainable lab-grown diamonds is Courbet, which also ensures that all of the gold used in the jewellery is 100 per cent recyclable. From beautiful bracelets to custom-made creations, the label is one to know for dainty, luxury jewellery with a conscience.

Brilliant Earth

Fans of colour, take note: the San Francisco-based jewellery brand Brilliant Earth has a range of lab-grown diamonds in green, yellow, blue and pink. The label also lowers its environmental impact by striving to use 100 per cent recycled metals in its creations.

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Taylor & Hart

Bespoke jeweller Taylor & Hart uses diamonds that have been grown inside a laboratory, but with the aim of having the same aesthetic as natural diamonds that have been mined. They are a particular favourite for those looking for beautiful engagement rings that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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