Lola Ade East West Radiant Diamond Solitaire Necklace Review

East West Radiant is a diamond solitaire necklace in what the listing calls a modern east/west design, built around one radiant cut diamond on a gold chain. Prices run from $895 to $2,195 across 12 variants: the buyer picks natural or lab grown, an average carat weight of .25ct, .33ct or .50ct, and 14kt yellow or white gold. The listing states grades for each diamond type and says the necklace is handmade.

Specifications

Options and pricing

Three options make the 12 variants: average carat weight of .25, .33 or .50, diamond type of natural or lab grown, and metal of 14kt yellow gold or 14kt white gold. By weight, the listed price ranges are $895-$1,295 at .25, $995-$1,595 at .33 and $1,125-$2,195 at .50. By diamond type, lab grown runs $895-$1,125 and natural runs $1,295-$2,195. The listing mentions a 16" or 18" chain, but the variants have no length option, and it invites buyers to chat with the store about a larger custom diamond.

How it compares

The East West Emerald Diamond Solitaire Necklace also starts at $895 with .25ct, .33ct and .50ct options in 14kt yellow or white gold, so the shape in each title is the visible difference. The Diamond Bezel Necklace starts at $795, lists weights up to 1.00ct and adds 14kt rose gold, and the Pear Diamond Bezel Necklace starts at $925 with .33ct or .50ct.

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: "This Necklace is handmade, so please allow 2-3 weeks for it to be made." 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. This product page also says: "No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations on fine jewelry orders." 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.