Our heirloom redesign service, step by step
Assessment, design, unsetting, making, hallmarking, collection. Six stages, three to six weeks, and one appointment that costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Here is the whole process laid out,...
What happens at a bespoke consultation with us
Walking into a first conversation about a piece you haven't fully pictured yet can feel like it needs more preparation than it does. We wanted to set down honestly what...
Why we build bespoke around cultured diamonds
Cultured diamonds sit at the centre of every piece we make, and we think that choice deserves more than a footnote. Here's how we came to it, what convinced us,...
On remodelling a piece that mattered to someone
People often come to us already apologising for wanting to change a piece someone they loved once wore. We'd like to sit with that feeling for a moment before talking...
Our bespoke timeline: what to expect when you commission with us
Four to six weeks is the honest answer for a standard commission, but the useful answer is which stages can slip and why. Here is how a commission actually unfolds,...
How we price a bespoke commission
Pricing a bespoke piece can feel opaque from outside a workshop, so we walk through what actually builds a figure: the stone, the metal, the hours of design and bench...
Redesigning an heirloom: how we work with your stone
An inherited diamond carries its own history, and we treat that seriously from the first appointment. We talk through how we examine a stone before anything else, what we look...
A Transparent Comparison: The Real Differences Between Mined and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Unravel the truth about diamonds: explore the real differences between mined and lab-grown diamonds. Discover why Lark & Berry's conscious luxury offers superior brilliance and ethical integrity.
The Ultimate Guide to Lab-Grown Diamonds: Ethics, Quality, and Finding Your Story
Dive into the world of lab-grown diamonds with Lark & Berry. Discover their ethical sourcing, unmatched quality, and how they empower you to tell your unique story through exquisite, sustainable...
Beyond Trends: Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Are the Future of Sustainable Luxury
Beyond Trends: Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Are the Future of Sustainable Luxury In an era where conscious consumption is reshaping every industry, fine jewelry stands at a fascinating crossroads. The traditional...
Discover the fascinating science behind lab-grown diamonds and why they're chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds - with added ethical benefits.
The Science Behind Lab-Grown Diamonds: Why They're Identical to Mined Diamonds "Is it a real diamond?" This is perhaps the most common question we hear at Lark & Berry when...
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Pioneering Transparency in the Jewellery Industry
In the early stages of Lark & Berry's journey, founder Laura Chavez was captured in the crosshairs of traditional diamond advocates. In 2018, just months after the brand's launch, Chavez...
A Guide to Diamond Shapes and Cuts
A Guide to Different Diamond Cuts and Shapes Selecting the ideal engagement ring requires a thoughtful evaluation of multiple elements, and among the pivotal considerations is the cut or shape...
Exploring Lab-Grown Diamonds: 8 Essential Facts and Statistics
For centuries, mined diamonds have symbolized luxury and elegance, adorning the jewellery of esteemed individuals. However, recent technological advancements have given rise to lab-grown diamonds, which are rapidly gaining prominence...
Not just diamonds - we can lab-grow sapphires, emeralds and more
In recent years, the jewellery industry in the UK has seen a rise in the popularity of lab-grown gems, including sapphires and emeralds. Although mined gemstones have been valued for...
Debunking 8 Myths Surrounding Lab-Grown Diamonds
The diamond industry has long been dominated by mined diamonds, which must be extracted from deep within the Earth's crust by mining. This act permanently disturbs local wildlife habitats, pollutes...
