Lola Ade Classic Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Necklace Review

A line of round lab-grown diamonds set in 14kt gold, this tennis necklace starts at $6,000 for 5 ctw and rises to $16,500 for 20 ctw. Its 15 variants combine three gold colors with five total carat weights, and the listing states a minimum diamond color and clarity of G, VS. The necklace is made to order in an 18 inch length, with a 4-prong setting, a push clasp closure and a safety latch, and the page says custom lengths are available.

Specifications

Options and pricing

Three metals are offered, 14kt yellow gold, 14kt white gold and 14kt rose gold, along with five total carat weights: 5 ctw, 8 ctw, 10 ctw, 15 ctw and 20 ctw. The price list in the variants runs by carat weight, from $6,000 at 5 ctw through $7,920, $8,580 and $12,540 to $16,500 at 20 ctw, and the options together make 15 variants. The listed length is 18 inches, with custom lengths available. The listing says to allow 3-4 weeks because the piece is made to order.

How it compares

Lola Ade's other lab-grown diamond necklaces are listed at lower prices: the Princess Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Necklace is $1,495 and the Pink Cushion Lab-Grown Diamond Necklace is $1,995. Among gold chains, the 14K Flat Cuban Necklace starts at $5,735 in 14kt yellow gold with a 5.9mm width, against $6,000 here for 5 ctw of lab-grown diamonds.

Shipping, returns and warranty

Shipping: the Shipping & Returns page says US orders over $100 ship free and that fine jewelry, diamonds and engagement rings are handcrafted to order and usually fulfilled within 1 to 4 weeks, sent by UPS 2-day shipping with an adult signature required. The FAQ gives other figures, an estimated 4 to 6 weeks for custom rings and generally 6 to 8 weeks of production from payment, and says the checkout page shows an estimate, so confirm the date there. Fine jewelry ships only within the United States according to the FAQ; international orders are limited to the Demi-Fine Collection. This product page says: "Made to order, please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery." Returns: the Shipping & Returns page says the store cannot accept returns on these limited, handmade or made-to-order items; if an item arrives damaged or defective, contact the store within 14 days of delivery for an exchange or repair of the same item, which must be in its original packaging with no sign of wear. The FAQ says all fine jewelry sales are final and that returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted, with a repair offered for faulty items, and the sales terms add that sale items cannot be returned or exchanged. The refund policy page grants a 14-day cooling-off right to orders shipped into the European Union. Warranty: the FAQ says the store guarantees its fine jewelry against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery for life and repairs a confirmed defect at no cost, while damage from wear and tear or trauma is quoted before any work. Excluded examples include scratching, loss of center stones, product loss or theft, discoloration from chemicals or make-up and prongs that wear down over time. Discount code: the sales terms say codes must be entered at checkout, only one code can be used per order and promotions exclude gift cards and custom orders unless stated otherwise; some products can also be excluded, so check that the FACESTORE code takes 10% off this item before you pay.

Before you buy

Lola Ade says it is a Black woman-owned fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles that sells online only, founded by Pamela Adewoyin James, whom its About page calls a GIA-certified diamond professional and practicing attorney. The page says she has handcrafted jewelry since 2010 and launched an engagement ring collection in 2024. A July 2026 SHEEN Magazine interview tells a similar story, but it is a profile, not a product test, and searches on 20 October 2026 found no Trustpilot, BBB or Reddit page for the store. The store's own reviews page shows 40 reviews, 38 of them five-star and 2 four-star; that widget is the store's display and was not verified. Its giving program ("a portion of every fine jewelry purchase" supports clean water access in Africa, and a portion of each engagement ring sale per its community page) names no amount. The FAQ says the store's diamonds come from suppliers that follow strict ethical standards, are conflict-free and comply with the Kimberley Process; it publishes no supplier list. There is no showroom, so you cannot see a piece in person, and the pages disagree on production time and on whether a damaged item gets an exchange or only a repair; ask for the estimate and the remedy in writing before you order.