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1 Carat Lab-Grown Diamond – IGI Certified, D Colour, VVS1 | Ethical, Sustainable and Affordable (April Birthstone, Aries and Taurus)

Everyone knows that the diamond is the king of crystals. This is a 1 carat, D colour, VVS1 clarity, IGI-certified lab-grown diamond. Brilliantly cut, flawless to the eye, and graded at the highest level of quality. Chemically identical to a mined diamond, yet ethically made, planet-friendly, and offered at $870 — a non-beatable price designed to make diamonds wearable every day, not just reserved for special occasions.

* Carat Weight: 1.00 ct

* Colour Grade: D (the highest grade, icy white and colourless)

* Clarity: VVS1 (Very, Very Slightly Included — inclusions invisible to the naked eye, nearly flawless)

* Cut: Excellent, for maximum brilliance and fire

* Polish & Symmetry: Excellent

* Fluorescence: None (no haziness under UV, just pure sparkle)

* Certification: IGI (International Gemological Institute)

This grading represents the pinnacle of diamond quality — stones you’d typically only see in luxury boutique windows, but here offered with transparency and fairness.

Why Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Lab-grown diamonds are not imitations. They are real diamonds with the same carbon structure, brilliance, and durability as mined stones. The difference lies in the story:

* No conflict: Free from the history of exploitation tied to traditional mining.

* No destruction: Sustainably produced without environmental scars.

* No inflated markups: Fair and transparent pricing without the artificial “luxury tax.”

They are diamonds reimagined — as natural in beauty and energy as mined stones, but guilt-free.

For centuries, diamonds have symbolised love, strength, and eternity. Yet their history has also been marked by exploitation and conflict. Lab-grown diamonds represent a turning point: they are as pure, as strong, as radiant, and as energetically powerful as mined stones, but without the shadow of the past. This shift matters. It transforms diamonds from untouchable luxuries into everyday treasures. We believe it is our responsibility to make diamonds something people can wear, enjoy, and feel energy from — not just admire from afar.

Why Choose Midsummer Crystalist?

Not all lab-grown diamonds are equal. At Midsummer Crystalist, we source only the highest quality stones at the fairest possible price.

Our approach is hands-on and uncompromising. We work directly with world-leading laboratories and cutting houses, maintaining close partnerships with growth facilities and polishing experts worldwide. Our team conducts in-person inspections to verify ethical practices and ensure exceptional quality at every stage.

What this means for you:

* Stones certified by IGI or equivalent international labs

* Consistent brilliance, symmetry, and cut precision

* Verified ethical and sustainable sourcing methods

* A streamlined supply chain that delivers world-class quality at accessible prices

For us, this is more than business. It’s a commitment to make diamonds ethical, affordable, and truly wearable again.

Energy, Birthstone & Zodiac Significance

  • Birthstone: April — clarity, strength, and renewal

  • Zodiac: Aries and Taurus are most closely tied, though diamond flatters every sign

  • Feng Shui: The “stone of invincibility,” associated with amplifying love, wealth, and clarity

  • Chinese Zodiac: Especially lucky for Dragons and Rats, symbolising resilience and prosperity

  • Includes:

    • IGI certification

    • Elegant packaging

    • Insured worldwide shipping

Your Diamond, Your Way

This diamond can be treasured as a stand-alone stone, taken to your local jeweller for a custom setting, or entrusted to us for a bespoke design. At Midsummer Crystalist, we offer custom jewellery services — crafted to your vision and tailored to your style. Enquire with us to create your perfect piece.

The 1 Carat Lab-Grown Diamond (D Colour, VVS1) is proof that diamonds can be everything they always were — pure, brilliant, and powerful — while being ethical, affordable, and guilt-free.

This is the diamond reimagined. Wear it, love it, and let it shine in your everyday life.

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