Your Pinterest ring board is finally coming to life, but you might be worried that the size of the diamonds you’ve admired for years could be unattainable. Well, lucky you, in the past few years, lab-grown diamonds have changed the ring industry in a BIG way–like really BIG! Jewelers like La Joya Diamonds are at the forefront of this socially and economically responsible revolution and giving couples the opportunity to invest in a piece that truly feels right, not just whichever one fits in their budget.
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Keep reading to hear more about their Valentine’s Day Selfie Contest where you can win a 1 ct diamond ring!
lab-grown diamonds explained
If you’ve done any amount of ring shopping online, you’ve come across the term “lab-grown diamonds” but what does that even mean? Lab-grown diamonds are created in laboratories, replicating the natural processes that form real diamonds. That’s why lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds, they’re just way more safe and economical to create than they are to dig randomly out of the earth.
Due to the controlled conditions in the lab, you’ll probably notice that lab-grown diamonds also have a better reputation for sparkle and clarity. Because La Joya Diamonds saves so much by only using lab-grown diamonds in their jewelry, they’re able to pass those savings on to you. So yeah, go ahead and fall in love with any of the rings in this post-they might even fit within your budget.
ring trends for 2024
Bigger Better Center Stones
We’re definitely seeing center stones getting bigger and bigger. And why not? With lab-grown diamonds the rock of your dreams will cost about ⅕ of what it would have if it was mined. So yeah, you could save that money for your honeymoon, but that comes and goes. Remember, diamonds are forever…
Stacked To The Moon
Previously, couples might only afford an engagement ring and a simple coordinating band, but lab-grown diamonds have greatly expanded the possibilities. That’s why we’re not just seeing more blinged-out wedding bands like multi-carat eternity bands, we’re seeing stacks of them! And it’s a lewk…a good lewk!
the contest
And now for the moment you’ve been scrolling for…the BIG Valentine’s Day contest! Here’s what you need to know. Participants in the Valentine Bridal Selfie Contest are invited to submit a selfie in their bridal attire or a photo with a friend in a bridal dress. Enter here.
Three selected pictures will have the opportunity to win a diamond ring. The contest, offering a 1-carat lab-grown diamond ring in 10K white gold, will run from February 8th to 14th. They will announce the three winners between February 15th and 20th.
Please note that the contest is exclusive to Instagram. Participants should post their pictures on their feed rather than stories to ensure visibility beyond 24 hours. To enter, tag @lajoyadiamonds and click on the link in their bio to enter the contest. Tag your cherished bridesmaid in your post, mention them in the caption and include these hashtags: #LaJoyaDiamondJewelry, #BridalSelfieChallenge, #LaJoyaJewelry, #LaJoyaDiamonds
Upon selecting the winner(s), they will reach out via Instagram for additional details. Winners are required to respond within 24 hours. Prize delivery will occur within 15 working days after the announcement.
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