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Diamonds have always been a crowd-pleaser. Radiant, aspirational, and timeless, they’ve long earned their spot as one of the world’s most iconic gemstones. At A&M, we see diamonds as symbols of strength and loyalty, and the perfect accompaniment for Solid Gold. 

Lab-Grown vs Mined Diamonds: What’s the Difference?

Lab-grown diamonds share the exact same physical, chemical, and visual properties as mined diamonds. They’re formed from the same carbon crystals and the same heat and pressure as those created deep underground. Only lab-grown diamonds are grown above ground, in controlled environments that dramatically reduce their impact.

We began sourcing lab-grown diamonds in 2023, and by 2024 expanded our offering to include other lab-grown gemstones like: Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, and Alexandrite. 

But this is only the beginning. We know we have a lot more work to do, and we’re committed to the process. After all, we believe beauty shines brightest when it’s made responsibly.

14k Solid Gold 

A beautiful stone deserves a beautiful foundation. Which is why diamond and 14k solid gold are a match made in jewellery heaven. Not only are these jewels timeless everyday essentials, they’re crafted with materials that reflect our commitment to responsible design.

In fact, in 2024 100% of our 14k gold pieces were certified recycled, sourced exclusively from Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) certified refiners. 

 

What Diamonds Symbolise 

It’s no surprise diamonds have been adored for centuries. Most commonly seen as symbols of love, they’ve been used in engagement rings for years. Here’s why: diamonds are the strongest natural material on Earth, making them a powerful metaphor for an unbreakable bond. Their clarity and brilliance has long been linked with emotional purity and enduring affection, while their ability to sparkle forever - even with everyday wear - has become a symbol of eternal love.

“Diamond is the strongest of stones, meaning that it’ll never leave your side.”

Bestselling Diamond Jewellery

Bestsellers for a reason, these timeless pieces pair effortlessly with any stack. With classic designs and heirloom-worthy status, these are pieces you’ll wear year after year (after year).  

Diamond Earrings

Discover our Floating Diamond Piercing Studs for delicate, elevated sparkle. Ideal for adding a little luxury to your every day, these pieces have been designed with an invisible 14k gold setting, so they appear to be floating on your ear. They’re a timeless style to wear alone, or stacked for instant opulence. 

Milestone Rings

Our Milestone Rings are designed to help you celebrate and remember all of life’s little (or big) moments. Whether it’s a push present, new home, anniversary or ‘just because’, we propose a Milestone Ring. And with plenty of lab-grown diamonds in the mix, self-gifting doesn’t get better than this.

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