Picture it: a small, discreet package on a doorstep in Chicago, Austin or Brooklyn, signed for and carried inside before anyone can ask what it is. Inside, a ring handcrafted to your design, a certified diamond catching the afternoon light. Shopping for a lab-grown diamond engagement ring from the US? Here's everything American customers should know before ordering, from sizing and metals to delivery and timing.
In brief
- Prices are shown in US dollars, and any import duties are charged at checkout, so there's nothing extra to pay on delivery.
- Every ring ships free, fully insured and tracked to all 50 states, usually arriving 3 to 7 business days after it ships.
- The builder uses US ring sizes 3 to 13 in half sizes, with one free resize within 60 days.
- A 14K gold solitaire with a 1 carat certified lab-grown diamond starts at around $2,000.
- Proposing soon? Express handcrafts and ships your ring in 10 business days for a flat $149.
Lab-grown diamond engagement rings, priced in US dollars
When you shop from the US, LUXEIGA prices are shown in dollars throughout our 3D ring builder, so you always know what your ring costs. Any import duties for US deliveries are calculated and charged at checkout, so there is nothing extra to pay when your ring arrives.
That matters more than it sounds. An unexpected bill at the door is the last thing anyone wants when a proposal is being planned in secret. With duties settled up front, the price you see in the builder is the price you plan around.
Free, insured delivery to all 50 states
Every ring ships free, fully insured and tracked, with a signature required on delivery and discreet packaging to keep the surprise. Delivery usually takes 3 to 7 business days after your ring ships. Full details are in our shipping policy.
US ring sizes for your lab-grown diamond engagement ring
Our builder uses US ring sizes for American customers, from size 3 to 13 in half sizes. Many women wear between a US 6 and 7. Not sure? Use our guide on how to find her ring size secretly, and remember every ring includes one free resize within 60 days.
If you're planning a surprise, a close estimate is enough to get started. Borrowing a ring she already wears on the right finger, or quietly asking a friend or family member, will usually get you within a half size, and the free resize takes care of the rest.
14K or 18K gold?
14K gold is the most popular choice for engagement rings in the US. It's durable, holds claws securely and costs less than 18K. 18K gold has a richer color and higher gold content. Platinum is naturally white, dense and extremely hard-wearing. All three are available in yellow, white and rose tones (platinum is white).
The numbers describe purity. 14K gold is 14 parts gold out of 24, about 58.3%, with the rest made up of alloy metals that add strength. 18K is 18 parts out of 24, or 75% gold, which is where its deeper, warmer color comes from.
| 14K gold | 18K gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold content | About 58.3% | 75% | Not gold |
| Character | Durable, holds claws securely | Richer color, higher gold content | Naturally white, dense, extremely hard-wearing |
| Cost | Costs less than 18K | Costs more than 14K | See exact prices in the builder |
| Tones | Yellow, white, rose | Yellow, white, rose | White |
| In the US | The most popular choice | A step up in color | For a naturally white metal |
There is no wrong metal, only the one that feels like her. Choose the color first, then let the details follow.
What does a lab-grown diamond engagement ring cost in the USA?
A 14K gold solitaire with a 1 carat certified lab-grown diamond starts at around $2,000, and you can see the exact dollar price of every combination in the builder. More detail in how much a lab-grown diamond ring costs.
Every LUXEIGA lab-grown diamond is graded by an independent lab such as IGI or GIA, and the certificate is included with your ring. If you'd like to understand exactly what your diamond's report says, our guide to IGI vs GIA lab diamond certificates walks through it line by line.
You can pay in full, or spread the cost with our payment options: 30% to reserve, 30% on design approval and 40% on completion, for the same price as paying in full.
Proposing soon?
Rings are handcrafted to order. If your date is close, LUXEIGA Express handcrafts and ships your ring in 10 business days for a flat $149, delivered free and insured anywhere in the USA. Express orders are paid in full at checkout.
See it on camera first
Our ring specialists work across US time zones. Book a free video consultation to see real settings and lab-grown diamonds in natural light, then design your ring together live.
It's the easiest way to answer the questions a screen can't: how a 14K yellow band compares with platinum in daylight, how a particular setting sits on the hand, or how two diamonds of similar grades look side by side.
Wherever you are in America, the showroom comes to you.
Returns and warranty
Enjoy 30-day returns on unengraved rings with a prepaid insured return label, plus a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. See our returns policy.
Start designing
Read our complete lab-grown diamond ring buying guide, compare lab-grown diamond vs moissanite, or jump straight into the ring builder.
Frequently asked questions
Will I pay import duties when my ring arrives in the US?
No. Any import duties for US deliveries are calculated and charged at checkout, so there is nothing extra to pay when your ring arrives.
How long does delivery take to the USA?
Rings are handcrafted to order. Once your ring ships, delivery usually takes 3 to 7 business days, free, fully insured and tracked. With Express, your ring is handcrafted and shipped in 10 business days for a flat $149.
What if I order the wrong ring size?
Every ring includes one free resize within 60 days. Our builder uses US sizes 3 to 13 in half sizes, and many women wear between a US 6 and 7.
Should I choose 14K or 18K gold?
14K is the most popular choice in the US: durable, secure for claw settings and less expensive than 18K. Choose 18K for a richer color and higher gold content, or platinum for a naturally white, extremely hard-wearing metal.
Design your ring, priced in dollars
Choose your certified lab-grown diamond, metal and setting in 3D, see the exact US dollar price, and have it delivered free and insured anywhere in the USA.
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