Holiday Diamond Gift Guide 2026
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Diamond jewelry is still the gift that gets the biggest reaction, and with lab-grown diamonds it does not have to cost a fortune. Here is our 2026 holiday guide from New York, with honest advice on what to buy and when to order.
For her: diamond stud earrings
The safest diamond gift there is: no size to guess and she will wear them every day. A 1 to 2 ctw pair of lab-grown studs gives real sparkle at a gift-friendly price. See our stud earrings size guide, then shop earrings.
For her: a tennis bracelet
The classic upgrade gift. A lab-grown tennis bracelet gives several carats of diamonds for far less than a natural one. Read how to choose a tennis bracelet, then browse tennis bracelets.
For her: a diamond pendant or necklace
A solitaire pendant or a tennis necklace sits close to the heart and goes with everything. Browse necklaces.
For the proposal
Many proposals happen between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. A lab-grown engagement ring lets you choose a bigger, brighter center stone for your budget. If you are not sure of her size, choose a style that is easy to resize. We resize sizes 4 to 8 free. Shop engagement rings.
For the traditionalist: natural diamonds
If rarity and heirloom value matter most, our natural diamond collection includes natural tennis bracelets and necklaces.
Gifts under $1,000
Our bestsellers include many pieces under $1,000, from lab-grown studs to pendants and 14K gold-plated sterling silver pieces.
When to order
- Ready-to-ship pieces leave our New York office in 24 to 48 hours with free insured FedEx shipping in the US. Shop the ready-to-ship collection.
- Other lab-grown pieces take about 3 to 4 weeks, so order those early.
- Our holiday sale (25% off ready-to-ship) runs through Black Friday, November 27.
Why buy from us
Diamond Leaders has sold diamonds online since 1999, with over 100,000 customers worldwide. Every piece comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and 60-day hassle-free returns. We send the prepaid label. Questions? Call a real person in New York: +1 (646) 513-2538.