Lab Grown Diamonds Guides and Resources

What commissioning with us actually involves

Commissioning a piece with us can feel like an unfamiliar process from the outside, so we've set out how it actually unfolds: the conversation that starts it, the decisions that are genuinely yours to make, and everything we take care of along the way.

Your own gold and stones: what we can and can't reuse

Most people who bring us their own gold or stones expect a simpler answer than the one we give them. We think the honest version, the one with the caveats left in, is more useful to you than the tidy version would be.

Bespoke or one of our existing designs: how to choose

We're often asked whether bespoke is really necessary, or whether one of our existing designs might suit just as well. Here we talk through what actually separates the two routes, and how we help clients weigh time, certainty and specificity against each other.

Our heirloom redesign service, step by step

Assessment, design, unsetting, making, hallmarking, collection. Six stages, three to six weeks, and one appointment that costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Here is the whole process laid out, including what to bring the first time.

What happens at a bespoke consultation with us

Walking into a first conversation about a piece you haven't fully pictured yet can feel like it needs more preparation than it does. We wanted to set down honestly what that hour is actually for, and what we're hoping to learn from you in it.

Why we build bespoke around cultured diamonds

Cultured diamonds sit at the centre of every piece we make, and we think that choice deserves more than a footnote. Here's how we came to it, what convinced us, and why we're just as candid about where it falls short.

On remodelling a piece that mattered to someone

People often come to us already apologising for wanting to change a piece someone they loved once wore. We'd like to sit with that feeling for a moment before talking about what's actually possible, because it deserves more than a quick answer.

Our bespoke timeline: what to expect when you commission with us

Four to six weeks is the honest answer for a standard commission, but the useful answer is which stages can slip and why. Here is how a commission actually unfolds, and why we ask for twelve weeks before a proposal.

How we price a bespoke commission

Pricing a bespoke piece can feel opaque from outside a workshop, so we walk through what actually builds a figure: the stone, the metal, the hours of design and bench work, and why we'd rather talk budget honestly at the very start.

Redesigning an heirloom: how we work with your stone

An inherited diamond carries its own history, and we treat that seriously from the first appointment. We talk through how we examine a stone before anything else, what we look for once it's out of its old setting, and how that shapes the design that follows.

A Transparent Comparison: The Real Differences Between Mined and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Unravel the truth about diamonds: explore the real differences between mined and lab-grown diamonds. Discover why Lark & Berry's conscious luxury offers superior brilliance and ethical integrity.

The Ultimate Guide to Lab-Grown Diamonds: Ethics, Quality, and Finding Your Story

Dive into the world of lab-grown diamonds with Lark & Berry. Discover their ethical sourcing, unmatched quality, and how they empower you to tell your unique story through exquisite, sustainable luxury.

Beyond Trends: Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Are the Future of Sustainable Luxury

Discover the fascinating science behind lab-grown diamonds and why they're chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds - with added ethical benefits.

Lab-Grown Diamonds: Pioneering Transparency in the Jewellery Industry

A Guide to Diamond Shapes and Cuts

Exploring Lab-Grown Diamonds: 8 Essential Facts and Statistics

Not just diamonds - we can lab-grow sapphires, emeralds and more

Debunking 8 Myths Surrounding Lab-Grown Diamonds