Diwali, which falls on 12 November 2023, is celebrated with enormous warmth far beyond India. Leicester's Belgrave Road draws huge crowds for its lights, London's Trafalgar Square hosts celebrations, and in Canada families from Brampton to Surrey gather for the festival of lights.
For many families abroad, Diwali is also the season of gifting, and jewellery sits at the top of the list.
Why lab-grown diamonds are popular with diaspora families
- Real diamonds at a sensible price, so gifts can go further across the whole family.
- Traditional designs, modern stones: Indian-style pendants, jhumka-inspired drops and bangles set with laboratory-grown diamonds.
- A link to home: most laboratory-grown diamonds are cut and polished in Gujarat.
Gift ideas by recipient
- For mum: a diamond pendant on a yellow gold chain, or a pair of classic studs.
- For your wife: a tennis bracelet or a cocktail ring for the season's parties and weddings.
- For daughters: small studs or a dainty initial pendant.
- For him: a diamond band or cufflinks in white gold.
Buying in the UK or Canada
- Look for jewellery that states "laboratory-grown diamond" clearly, with carat weight and metal purity.
- In the UK, gold items above certain weights must be hallmarked by a UK Assay Office when sold there.
- For larger stones, ask for an IGI or GIA report.
- If you buy directly from India, allow time for insured shipping, customs clearance and any import taxes in your country.
We cover this in where to buy lab-grown diamonds in the UK and in Canada.
Ordering from Surat
At Sheladiya Diamond we make jewellery to order in Surat and ship it insured. Browse our collections or message us with your idea.
Shubh Deepavali to you and your family.
