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Testing how to tell if a diamond is lab grown means checking thermal and electrical conductivity, then confirming with lab certification, since lab-grown and natural diamonds share identical chemical structure. A standard handheld diamond tester cannot separate the two. Buyers need spectroscopy or a GIA/IGI report for a real answer. Lepdo Diamonds issues certified stock […]

Yes, lab grown diamonds are conflict free by default, since they’re created in controlled lab environments rather than mined from conflict-prone regions. The Kimberley Process only tracks natural rough diamonds crossing borders. Buyers who want verified, traceable stones should look for IGI or GIA certified lab-grown diamonds, like the fully documented inventory Lepdo Diamonds supplies […]

Halo setting diamond rings feature a center stone encircled by smaller pave diamonds, creating extra sparkle and a larger visual footprint at a lower cost per carat. Retailers favor this style because it boosts perceived size without inflating price. Lepdo Diamonds supplies certified center stones and melee suited to this exact build. I was standing […]

Prong vs bezel vs pave setting refers to two ways a diamond gets held in metal: prongs use thin metal claws for maximum light exposure, while bezel wraps a metal rim around the stone for protection. Retailers need this distinction because it affects sales conversion, repair rates, and margin. Lepdo Diamonds works with both setting […]

Private label diamond jewelry manufacturing lets retailers and brands sell diamond jewelry made by a third-party manufacturer under their own brand name, without owning a factory. It matters because it lowers startup cost, speeds up launch time, and gives buyers control over design and margins. Lepdo Diamonds works with USA brands on IGI certified lab-grown […]

IIJS Mumbai is India’s biggest annual gem and jewelry trade fair, run by the GJEPC, where manufacturers meet buyers directly instead of through a distributor chain. It matters because going direct usually means real savings for US retailers. Lepdo Diamonds works out of the same Surat manufacturing base a lot of IIJS exhibitors draw from. […]

MOQ in diamond wholesale is the minimum quantity, carat weight, or parcel size a supplier will sell per order. It matters because ordering below that threshold usually means higher per-carat pricing and weaker negotiating power. Lepdo Diamonds sets tiered MOQ options so smaller retailers can still access certified lab-grown stock without overcommitting. A retailer I […]

FOB vs CIF diamond export refers to two Incoterms that decide who pays for shipping, insurance, and risk once diamonds leave the seller’s country. FOB shifts cost and risk to the buyer at the port of origin, while CIF has the seller cover freight and insurance to the destination port. Buyers exploring certified stock at […]