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Lola Ade Emerald Diamond Bezel Necklace Review

Priced at $995 for lab grown or $1,795 for natural, this Lola Ade necklace sets an east/west emerald cut diamond, averaging 1/2 carat, in a bezel on an 18" chain in three 14kt golds. It suits a buyer who has settled on one size.

3.6Editorial rating: 3.6 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 20, 2026
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Our verdict

A fixed-size east/west emerald cut diamond in a bezel for a buyer who has settled on roughly 1/2 carat and wants to choose between a natural and a lab grown stone, with both sets of grades given. Look elsewhere if you want several weights, a choice of chain lengths or a named grading report. The main caveat is that the natural version costs $1,795 against $995 for lab grown, so check which one is selected before ordering.

Best for
Someone who wants an elongated emerald cut diamond at an average of 1/2 carat and a choice of natural or lab grown.
Skip if
You want a choice of carat weights, chain lengths or a named grading report.

Why 3.6/5: Lifted by stated diamond color and clarity; held back by the store's no-returns, no-refunds policy (a damaged or defective item gets an exchange or repair).

This necklace sets one emerald cut diamond east/west in a bezel on an 18" chain, a shape the listing calls elongated and low profile. The diamond averages 1/2 carat. There are six variants and only two prices: $995 for a lab grown stone and $1,795 for a natural one, in 14kt white, rose or yellow gold. The listing gives color and clarity grades for both stone types.

Specifications

SpecPage says
Average carat weight. 50 ct
Diamond TypeNatural, Lab Grown
Metal Type14kt Yellow Gold, 14kt White Gold, 14kt Rose Gold

Options and pricing

Two options make the six variants: diamond type and metal. Natural is listed at $1,795 and lab grown at $995, and each type has a single price, so the three golds (14kt white, rose and yellow) do not change it. The carat weight is fixed at an average of 1/2 carat and the chain at 18", so there is no size or length to select. For a larger diamond, the listing invites buyers to chat with the store about a custom piece.

How it compares

The Pear Diamond Bezel Necklace starts lower at $925 and offers .33ct or .50ct in the same three golds, while the Diamond Bezel Necklace starts at $795 with five weights from .25ct to 1.00ct. Among the east/west designs, the East West Emerald Diamond Solitaire Necklace starts at $895, with .25ct, .33ct and .50ct options in 14kt yellow or white gold.

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.

What we liked

  • The listing grades both stones: natural is H/I, SI and lab grown is F/G, VS.
  • Pricing is simple: $995 for lab grown or $1,795 for natural, in whichever gold is chosen.
  • Three gold colors are offered: 14kt white, rose and yellow.
  • The listing states the cut, the setting, the average weight and the chain length of 18".
  • A larger diamond can be discussed with the store as a custom piece.

Worth noting

  • Only one weight (an average of 1/2 carat) and one chain length (18") are offered.
  • The natural stone costs $1,795 against $995 for the lab grown one for the same design.
  • The weight is an average only: no stone dimensions, grading report or laboratory are named.
  • The listing asks buyers to allow 2-3 weeks for this handmade piece.

Questions before you buy

What diamond does this necklace use?

An east/west emerald cut diamond in a bezel setting, averaging 1/2 carat. The listing says natural diamonds are H/I, SI and lab grown diamonds are F/G, VS, and it names no grading report.

What does each option cost?

The variants show natural at $1,795 and lab grown at $995, with six variants in total across three golds. The three golds carry no separate prices on the page.

What is the chain length?

The listing says an 18" chain and offers no other length.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

No. The Shipping & Returns page says the store cannot accept returns on its handmade, limited or made-to-order items, and the FAQ says all fine jewelry sales are final with no returns, refunds or exchanges. If an item arrives damaged or defective, contact the store within 14 days of delivery for an exchange or repair.

How long does a made-to-order piece take?

The pages differ. Shipping & Returns says fine jewelry is usually fulfilled within 1 to 4 weeks; the FAQ says an estimated 4 to 6 weeks for custom rings and generally 6 to 8 weeks of production from payment, with an estimate on the checkout page. Ask the store for a date in writing.

Is financing available?

The FAQ says financing is available through Shop Pay and tells buyers to contact Shop Pay for details; it lists no terms or rates, so check them at checkout.

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

GIA says laboratory-grown diamonds have the same crystal structure as natural diamonds, tightly bonded carbon atoms, and nearly the same chemical, optical and physical properties. By eye the difference can be indistinguishable, but gemological laboratories can detect the different growth history with advanced instruments. They are grown by high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD).

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • Emerald Diamond Bezel Necklace product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade Shipping & Returns pageFree shipping over $100, made-to-order timing and carriers, no returns, 14-day exchange or repair for damageRead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade FAQsProduction times, final sale, resizing fees, lifetime guarantee, materials, Shop Pay financing, fine jewelry shipped in the US onlyRead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade refund policy14 days to report damage or a wrong item, exchange steps, 14-day cooling-off for orders sent to the EURead October 20, 2026
  • Lola Ade sales terms and conditionsDiscount code rules: one code per order, promotions exclude gift cards and custom orders, sale items not returnableRead October 20, 2026
  • About Lola AdeFounder, handcrafting since 2010, engagement ring collection launched in 2024, giving programRead October 20, 2026

Independent

What we couldn’t verify

  • The listing says its diamonds come from ethical suppliers who follow conflict-free practices; the page names none of them, so the claim stays unchecked.
  • The weight is an average with no range, and no laboratory or report is named for the stated grades.
  • The material, width and clasp of the 18" chain are not described.
  • Independent testing of this piece: none found; the only outside coverage located is an interview-style profile of the founder (SHEEN Magazine, July 2026).
  • The store's pages disagree on production time (1 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 weeks) and on exchange versus repair for a damaged item.
  • The store's 40-review widget and its clean-water giving claim are its own statements and were not verified.
  • Whether the FACESTORE code applies to this item was not tested; the sales terms exclude custom orders and some products.

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