How Diamond Lab Rings Are Made: Behind the Craft

How Diamond Lab Rings Are Made: Behind the Craft

Designing a ring is one thing. Crafting it to perfection is another.

At Diamond Lab, we pride ourselves not only on ethical sourcing and stunning lab-grown stones, but also on how each piece is brought to life — with technical precision, human artistry, and zero shortcuts.

Whether you choose moissanite or lab-grown diamond, here’s exactly how your ring is made — step by step.

1. It All Begins with Your Vision

Your journey starts with a conversation — whether in our Perth showroom or via virtual consultation. You can bring us a Pinterest board, a sketch, or just a few words.

From there, our team guides you through:

• Stone selection: moissanite or lab diamond

• Preferred shape and carat size

• Style inspiration: solitaire, hidden halo, three-stone, east-west, or something truly unique

• Metal choice: 14k or 18k white, yellow, rose gold, or platinum

Every detail is tailored to your love story and lifestyle.

2. CAD Design: Where Your Ring Comes to Life Digitally

Once your design is clear, our jewellers create a high-resolution 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) model of your ring. This step is crucial — it ensures exact proportions, prong placement (we use modern claw prongs only), symmetry, and wearability.

You'll receive rendered previews of the design so you can review it from every angle before moving forward.

We’ll make refinements if needed — nothing is produced until you love every detail.

3. Crafting the Setting: Precision Meets Passion

Once the CAD design is approved, the setting is cast in your chosen metal. Our Australian master jewellers take over from here, bringing decades of experience to your piece.

The band is shaped, polished, and structurally reinforced. Claw prongs are carefully sculpted to hold your centre stone securely without compromising brilliance. Every curve and corner is checked for balance and elegance.

4. Stone Setting: The Heart of the Ring

This is where your centre stone takes its place.

Using micro-setting tools under magnification, the jeweller sets your lab-grown diamond or moissanite with extreme care. If your design includes side stones or pavé, each one is hand-set for flawless alignment and security.

Our moissanite and lab diamonds are always top-tier:

• Moissanite: D colour, VVS1 clarity

• Lab Diamonds: E colour, VVS2 clarity (or to your custom specs)

5. Hand Finishing & Final Touches

After setting, your ring undergoes hours of polishing, cleaning, and hand-finishing. We ensure:

• A smooth, comfortable fit

• Balanced sparkle and symmetry

• Subtle details — like hidden diamonds, filigree, or custom engravings — are refined

• The prongs are gently rounded, not sharp

• Every angle gleams under soft light

No mass production. No shortcuts.

6. Quality Checks & Presentation

Before your ring leaves our workshop, it undergoes a rigorous final inspection. We check the:

• Integrity of prongs

• Stone setting alignment

• Finish and polish

• Accuracy to the approved CAD model

Finally, your ring is packaged in our signature Diamond Lab luxury box — and ready for its forever home.

7. Crafted in Australia, Made for Life

Unlike offshore factories or mass retailers, our production is proudly local. Each ring is made-to-order in Australia with ethical stones, premium metals, and zero compromise.

We don’t pull stock off a shelf — we craft a unique piece of fine jewellery that reflects your exact preferences, values, and story.

Why Our Crafting Process Matters

In a world full of shortcuts, we take the long road. Because we know your engagement ring isn’t just jewellery — it’s a legacy.

Every stage of our process is designed to ensure:

• You know exactly what you’re getting

• You receive unmatched quality for the price

• You feel proud of your ethical, local, custom-made piece

Hear It From Our Clients

“The attention to detail at Diamond Lab blew me away. Every part of the process felt personal.”
— Isabella, Adelaide

“Seeing the CAD before production gave us total confidence. The final ring was even better than we imagined.”
— Daniel & Mia, Brisbane

Want to see how we’d bring your dream ring to life?
Start with our Custom Jewellery Design form or book a Consultation. We’ll guide you every step of the way.