Fashion & Trends

Rising Gold Prices, Timeless Sparkle: How Lab-Grown Diamonds Make Luxury Affordable in 2026

As global gold prices continue to climb in 2026, fine jewellery lovers are facing a new dilemma, how to celebrate life’s most beautiful moments without letting costs steal the sparkle. But there’s good news for modern buyers who value both brilliance and budget. At Everbrite Jewellery, we believe that luxury doesn’t have to be out of reach, and that’s where lab-grown diamonds and affordable gold options like 9kt and 14kt step in to redefine what it means to own fine jewellery ushering in a new face of luxury altogether.

As gold prices soar across the globe in 2026, the idea of fine jewellery and its value is being redefined. For today’s buyers, luxury is no longer about excess — it’s about meaning, mindfulness, and intention. At Everbrite Jewellery, we believe that true brilliance should never be limited by price. Our lab-grown diamond collections make it possible to celebrate life’s most precious moments with elegance, conscience, and enduring value.

 

The Gold Price at Surge, The Value of Choice

Gold prices have been steadily increasing for over a year, influenced by global markets, currency shifts, and higher demand during the wedding season. For many, this means that traditional heavy jewellery is becoming harder to justify, especially when style preferences are shifting toward lighter, everyday-wear pieces that reflect personal taste rather than status symbols.

This evolution has inspired a new kind of choice. There is a growing inclination towards purchasing lab-grown diamond jewellery, not as a compromise, but as a smarter, more conscious choice. Combined with 9kt or 14kt gold, these pieces offer the perfect balance of elegance, durability, and value, proving that you don’t need to spend like royalty to shine like one.

Style Meets Smart Spending, Everbrite’s Top Picks

At Everbrite, we believe jewellery isn’t an investment – it’s an expression. If you’re looking to add timeless pieces to your collection this year, here are a few essentials that bring together luxury and longevity

The Classic Engagement Ring – A symbol of forever, crafted with a brilliant lab-grown diamond set in 14kt gold. It’s elegance without extravagance, perfect for couples seeking value without compromise.

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Delighted Heart Lab Diamond Engagement Ring

51,499 Incl. GST

Swirl Lab Diamond Engagement Ring

1,10,499 Incl. GST

Lotus Regale Lab Diamond Engagement Ring

2,12,499 Incl. GST

💎 The Layered Diamond Necklace – Lightweight yet luminous this 14kt or 18kt gold piece is ideal for modern brides and everyday luxury lovers alike. Prefer 9kt? Our designs are customisable –  simply connect with us to create your perfect match.”

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0.20 cts each Sleeping Emerald Necklace

5,84,499 Incl. GST

Fancy Dewdrops Halo Diamond Necklace

6,86,499 Incl. GST

Gleaming Extravaganza Diamond Necklace

19,02,999 Incl. GST

🌙 The Statement Studs – Simple, sparkling, and endlessly versatile. These lab-grown diamond earrings are perfect to wear from day to night with almost any outfit.

https://everbritejewellery.com/pa_product_subcat/earrings/solitaire-studs/

Emerald Lab Solitaire Earring

1,34,499 Incl. GST

Majestic Oval Lab Solitaire Earring

2,19,499 Incl. GST

Gleam Lab Diamond Earring

3,74,499 Incl. GST

🌟 The Tennis Bracelet – A timeless wrist essential that radiates understated glamour, available in 14kt gold for durability and shine.

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0.08 cts each Crown Set Bracelet

1,89,499 Incl. GST

Inverted Pear Tennis Bracelet

3,78,999 Incl. GST

Sass Slant Marquise Tennis Bracelet

4,12,499 Incl. GST

Each piece reflects Everbrite’s vision of accessible luxury making the jewellery we offer not only beautiful in design but also intelligent in its value.

Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Make Sense in 2026

Lab-grown diamonds carry the same beauty and brilliance as those formed in nature – every facet, every sparkle, every heartbeat of light identical to mined diamonds. The only difference lies in their origin: crafted through advanced technology in modern laboratories, they’re a triumph of innovation and intention, and with prices up to 40–60% lower, they make it possible to embrace true luxury without compromise.

That price difference is game-changing in a year when gold is at record highs. It means you can indulge in larger carat sizes, custom designs, or multiple signature pieces without exceeding your budget. Plus, every Everbrite lab-grown diamond is ethically sourced and conflict-free, making it a choice that’s as responsible as it is radiant.

The Future of Fine Jewellery is Bright

The rising cost of gold may have reshaped the fine jewellery landscape, but it’s also pushed innovation forward. More people are now discovering that lab grown diamond jewellery set in 9kt or 14kt gold deliver the same brilliance and emotional resonance as traditional fine jewelry, without the inflated price tag and offer all the brilliance and emotional value of traditional fine jewellery, just without the inflated price tag.

At Everbrite, our collections are designed for this new era of conscious elegance. We invite you to explore a world where craftsmanship meets conscience, and where conscious luxury shines just as bright, no matter what the market says.

Because true sparkle never goes out of style, it just gets smarter.

** All Everbrite Jewellery pieces can be customised based on your preferences and how much you’re willing to spend. Visit the Opera House, Mumbai showroom to have entirely custom-designed pieces made for you.