The honest version. No showroom markup, no mystery — here's exactly where your money goes, from someone who moved next door to the workshop to find out.

Why our prices look different

A 1-carat lab-grown diamond ring in solid gold starts around S$1,850 with us. In Singapore, the all-in floor for the same spec usually runs S$2,000–5,000. We're not the cheap option and we're not cutting the stone or the gold — we've cut the showroom, the middlemen, and the name-brand markup. That's the whole difference. An insider price, not a lesser ring.

What you're actually paying for

• Solid gold, 9K–18K — never plated. The metal is real all the way through. It won't wear off, turn, or need re-dipping.
• Real, certified lab-grown diamonds. Every stone is a genuine diamond — chemically and optically identical to mined — and ships with an independent gemological certificate (IGI).
• Made for you, not pulled from a case. Nothing is mass-produced or sitting in inventory.

Made beside the workshop

Alya Stone is run from beside the manufacturer in China's jewelry hub — the same production world the big names quietly use, minus the story they tell about it. Being here means we see how a piece is really made, and we can show you: casting, setting, polishing, the final quality check. Radical transparency isn't a slogan for us; it's just what happens when you have nothing to hide.

Why we offer 10K gold

Some brands hide their entry option or leave you guessing. We don't. 10K gold is a real, durable choice — slightly more alloy makes it harder and more scratch-resistant than higher karats, at a lower price. 14K and 18K are warmer in color and higher in gold content. None of them is a catch; they're just different trade-offs, and we'll always tell you which is which.

Made to order, in 10–14 days

Because each piece is crafted when you order it, there's a short wait — about 10–14 days — and during it we can send you photos and video of your actual ring being made. Zero inventory means zero waste, and it means the piece you receive was made for you, start to finish.

Certificate, packaging & returns

Every piece ships with its authenticating certificate and our signature packaging. Eligible pieces can be returned within 30 days in original, unworn condition (a few made-to-order and hygiene items are final sale — full details on our returns policy). Still deciding? Message Sabine directly and she'll walk you through it, or show you your stone being set on a live call.