About half of retail
No storefront, no ad budget, no inventory sitting in a case. The savings go into your stone, not our overhead.
Private, referral-only lab diamond & gemstone sourcing
More diamond.
Less markup.
We source lab-grown diamonds and gemstones at near-wholesale prices, typically around half of what main-street jewelers charge. No showroom, no commission, no pressure.
Most couples find us through a friend. That's by design.
Independently graded
Every diamond comes with an independent grading report from IGI or GIA. You see the cert before you commit.
Zero sales pressure
This is a small, side-of-the-desk operation. We don't need the sale, so you get straight answers, even if that means a smaller stone.
How it works
Four easy steps. You see it before you buy it.
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Tell us what you're after
Budget, shape, and the look you love. A quick call or a few texts is plenty.
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Get a curated shortlist
We pull the best options from our private network and send videos, photos, and grading reports.
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See them in person
We'll meet up so you can see your top picks side by side, in real light, under a loupe. Take your time and ask anything.
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Take it to your jeweler
Pick your stone and you get a setting hand-off guide with exact specs and jewelers we trust to set outside stones.
Honest pricing
Wholesale cost + one flat sourcing fee.
That's the whole model. Our fee stays the same whether you choose an E color or an F, a 1.5 carat or a 2.5, so we never have a reason to upsell you.
Traditional jewelers price in rent, sales commissions, advertising, and a healthy markup. We skip all of that, which is why couples typically pay around half of main-street retail.
Main-street jeweler
Knot & Carat
Chemically identical
Optically identical
Physically identical
3–4× the carat for the budget
Why lab-grown
Real diamonds, grown differently.
Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds with the same chemistry, sparkle, and hardness as mined ones. Even trained gemologists need specialized equipment to tell them apart.
The difference is price. For the same budget, most couples go noticeably bigger, or put the savings toward the band, the honeymoon, or anything else.
Diamonds are most of what we do, but we also source lab-grown sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and other colored stones for center stones, bands, and anniversary pieces.
What's included
Everything you need to finish the ring.
- Your center stoneWith its original grading report or documentation.
- Setting hand-off guideExact specs, millimeter dimensions, and jewelers we recommend.
- Travel gem caseSo the stone gets to your jeweler safely.
- Jeweler's loupeThe same 10x loupe we use, so you can show off every facet.
Questions
Good things to ask.
Are lab-grown diamonds "real" diamonds?
Yes. They're carbon crystallized in the same structure as mined diamonds and have the same hardness, brilliance, and chemistry. The only difference is where they formed.
Why referral only?
Keeping it small keeps overhead near zero, which is what makes the pricing possible. It also means every couple gets real attention instead of a sales funnel.
I don't have a referral. Can I still reach out?
Absolutely. Send an intro request and tell us how you heard about us. If we have room, we'll be in touch.
Do you make the ring itself?
We focus on the center stone, which is where most of the money goes. You take it to a local bench jeweler or custom designer to set, and we'll point you to people who do great work with outside stones.
How much will I actually save?
It depends on the stone, but couples typically pay around half of what a main-street jeweler would charge for a comparable certified lab-grown diamond. We'll show you the numbers up front.
Do you only do diamonds?
No. Lab-grown diamonds are most of what we source, but we can also find lab-grown sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and other colored gemstones. Just tell us what you have in mind.
Can I see the stones before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Once you have a shortlist, we'll meet so you can compare your top picks in person. If meeting isn't practical, we'll do a live video walkthrough instead.
What shapes and sizes can you source?
All the classics (round, oval, emerald, cushion, pear, radiant, marquise, and more) across a wide range of sizes. Tell us what you love and we'll find the best options for your budget.
Request an intro
Let's find your stone.
Share a few details and we'll reach out within a day or two. No pressure, no obligation.