Lab Grown Diamonds in New Zealand: The Complete Buying Guide
Lab grown diamonds have become the first choice for many New Zealanders buying engagement rings, earrings and everyday fine jewellery. This guide walks you through every decision, from the diamond itself to the gold it is set in, so you can buy lab grown diamonds in NZ with confidence.
Step 1: Understand the 4Cs
- Cut: how well the diamond is shaped and faceted. It has the biggest effect on sparkle.
- Colour: graded from D (colourless) down the alphabet. Our diamonds are E–F, in the colourless range.
- Clarity: how free the stone is from inclusions. Our diamonds are VVS–VS, with inclusions invisible to the eye.
- Carat: the weight of the diamond, and the C most people notice first.
Read the full explainer: Reading a Diamond Certificate: The 4Cs.
Step 2: Insist on a certificate
A grading report from an independent laboratory confirms the diamond's 4Cs and that it is lab grown. KlōT͟HiNG uses IGI-certified lab grown diamonds. See What IGI Certification Means.
Step 3: Choose your shape
Round brilliants give maximum sparkle; ovals, pears and marquise shapes look larger for their carat weight and lengthen the finger. Explore every shape in Diamond Shapes Explained.
Step 4: Choose the metal
Solid 14K gold balances richness of colour with everyday strength, which is why every KlōT͟HiNG piece is set in solid 14K gold rather than plated metal.
Step 5: Pick the right piece
- Engagement and dress rings: the Linea Marquise Ring, Linea Crown Band Ring and Flora Twin Leaf Ring.
- Earrings: Amour Heart Solitaire Studs, Flora Clover Huggies and Linea Deco Studs. Our guide: Studs, Huggies or Drops?
- Bracelets and pendants: the Flora Trio Leaf Bracelet and the Amour Bow Heart Pendant.
Step 6: Understand the price
Lab grown diamonds usually cost a fraction of mined diamonds of the same size and grade. When comparing prices in New Zealand, check whether GST and shipping are included. At KlōT͟HiNG, the NZD price you see includes GST. For the bigger picture, read Diamond Prices in 2026: The Honest Truth About Value.
Step 7: Look after it
Clean with warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush, and store pieces separately to avoid scratches. Full guide: How to Care for Your Diamond Jewellery.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy lab grown diamonds in New Zealand?
You can buy IGI-certified lab grown diamond jewellery in solid 14K gold online at KlōT͟HiNG, with prices in NZD including GST and delivery across New Zealand and Australia.
Are lab grown diamonds a good choice for an engagement ring?
Yes. They are real diamonds with the same hardness and sparkle, and they allow a larger or higher-grade stone for the same budget.
Do lab grown diamonds hold their value?
Buy a diamond because you love it, not as an investment. Lab grown diamonds offer exceptional value at purchase, while resale values for all diamonds vary.