Natural or lab-grown?
Both are real diamonds. Here is how they differ, and how to decide between them.
The four Cs, explained plainly
Carat, colour, clarity and cut: what each means, and which one to spend on.
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Notes from Tapti Diamond Studio
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Caring for diamond jewellery
Diamonds are hard, but settings are not. A little care keeps both safe for decades.
Round, oval, pear or cushion: how diamond shapes compare
The same carat weight can look bigger or smaller depending on shape. Here is what each shape gives you and costs.
How a solitaire ring is set in our workshop
From a loose stone in a paper parcel to a finished ring in ten days: the steps our four setters follow.
A visitor’s guide to Surat’s diamond streets
Mahidharpura, Varachha and Katargam: where Surat’s diamonds are traded and cut, and what a visitor can see.
Is a diamond an investment? An honest answer
What a diamond is worth after you buy it, why resale is lower than you expect, and how our exchange works.
What to expect at a private diamond viewing
How long it takes, what we lay out, what to bring and what you will understand by the end of an hour.
Diamonds for Dhanteras and the wedding season
When to order so a ring or pair of studs is ready in time, and what tends to sell out in October and November.
What ₹1,00,000 buys in a diamond ring
How a ring price splits between stone, gold and making, and what one lakh gets you in natural and lab-grown.
Planning a proposal?
Message us your budget and ring size. We will shortlist three stones for you.