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Lola Ade Pink Cushion Lab-Grown Diamond Necklace Review

At $1,995, this Lola Ade necklace carries a cushion cut lab-grown diamond in Fancy Pink and VS+ clarity, 1.51ct in the listing text and approximately 1.50ct in its spec list, in a 4 prong setting on 14kt yellow gold. It suits a buyer who wants a colored stone with grades and an IGI report.

3.5Editorial rating: 3.5 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 20, 2026
$1,995Price checked October 20, 2026
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Our verdict

Fits a buyer who wants a colored lab-grown diamond of about 1.50ct with stated color and clarity and an IGI report, held in a 4 prong setting on yellow gold. Look elsewhere for more than one metal or weight on the page, or if a settled carat figure matters. The main caveat is the weight shown two ways (1.51ct and approximately 1.50ct) and the short spec list for a $1,995 piece.

Best for
Someone who wants a Fancy Pink cushion cut lab-grown diamond near 1.50ct in a 4 prong setting.
Skip if
You want the weight pinned to one figure or any option to change metal or chain.

Why 3.5/5: Lifted by stated diamond color and clarity; held back by almost no specifications on the page and the store's no-returns, no-refunds policy (a damaged or defective item gets an exchange or repair).

Cushion cut and Fancy Pink, the lab-grown diamond on this necklace is called IGI-certified in the listing and given VS+ clarity. It reads 1.51ct in the description and approximately 1.50ct in the spec list, and it sits stationary in a 4 prong setting on 14kt yellow gold with an adjustable 16" to 18" chain. The page shows a single variant at $1,995 and says one piece is ready to ship.

Options and pricing

Nothing is selectable on this page, which lists one variant at $1,995. The stone's weight reads 1.51ct in the description and approximately 1.50ct in the spec lines, and the chain adjusts between 16" and 18". The listing invites buyers who want a different color, shape or size to request a complimentary quote, and it says one piece is ready to ship.

How it compares

The Princess Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Necklace is $1,495 and the Green Emerald Lab-Grown Diamond Bezel Necklace is $1,425, against $1,995 here; the sibling details give no carat weights, so the cut named in each title and the price are the facts to set side by side. The gold 14K Paper Clip Necklace starts at $2,445 as a 4mm chain in lengths from 16" to 24".

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 pieces ship in 3 weeks." 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: "All fine jewelry orders are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange." 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

  • Cut, color and clarity are named: cushion cut, Fancy Pink and VS+.
  • The page names an IGI Grading Report as part of the package.
  • The setting is described as 4 prong, set stationary, on an adjustable 16" to 18" chain in 14kt yellow gold.
  • A single price, $1,995, and the listing says a different color, shape or size can be quoted.

Worth noting

  • The weight is 1.51ct in the description and approximately 1.50ct in the spec list.
  • A single variant is listed, so the chain, metal and weight are all fixed.
  • How long the piece stays on offer is not stated; the listing says only that it is a limited-time piece.
  • The spec list is short: no pendant size or clasp type.

Questions before you buy

What stone and grades does the listing give?

A cushion cut lab-grown diamond, called IGI-certified, in Fancy Pink color and VS+ clarity, at 1.51ct in the text and approximately 1.50ct in the spec list.

How is the stone held?

Set stationary in a 4 prong setting, on 14kt yellow gold with an adjustable 16" to 18" chain. The listing gives no clasp type.

What comes with the necklace?

The listing says it comes with an IGI Grading Report, and it describes one piece as ready to ship with others made to order.

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

  • Pink Cushion Lab-Grown Diamond 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 description says 1.51ct while the spec list says approximately 1.50ct, so the exact weight is not fixed.
  • The limited-time wording has no end date or quantity attached, though one piece is said to be ready to ship.
  • No pendant dimensions or clasp type are stated.
  • 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.
  • We have not seen this piece's grading report; the diamond grades come from the listing.

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