Buying Lab-Grown Diamonds Wholesale for Canada

From Vancouver to Halifax, Canadian jewelers are seeing strong demand for lab-created diamonds, especially for engagement rings and everyday jewelry. Sourcing loose stones directly from India, where most of the world's laboratory-grown diamonds are cut, lets you control quality and margins.

What to buy first

Most Canadian jewelers start with:

Certified center stones (IGI) in round, oval and emerald from 0.70 to 2.00 carats
Matched melee for halos, pavé and eternity bands
A few fancy shapes for bespoke clients: pear, radiant, cushion, marquise

Choosing a supplier

Look for clear labelling (laboratory-grown, CVD or HPHT, as-grown or treated), a current price list, consistent matching and experience shipping to Canada.

Border costs

GST/HST is payable on imports, and provincial sales tax may also apply depending on your province and registration.
Confirm the tariff classification (heading 7104 for laboratory-grown diamonds) and any duty with your customs broker.
Insured courier services for valuables handle clearance through their brokerage, usually for a fee.

Ask your broker for a landed-cost estimate on your first shipment so you can price correctly.

Practical tips

Start with a sample order to check quality and matching.
Agree price validity periods, since lab-grown prices move.
Keep a core stock of your best-selling sizes; order special stones on demand.
Keep reports and invoices together for your customers' insurance.

Selling to Canadian customers

Canadian shoppers search for "lab grown", "lab created" and "man made" diamonds, so use all three naturally on your website. Describe stones clearly and show the report. Our Canada buying guide shows what consumers look for.