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Lab grown diamond jewellery for NRI families is easiest to buy on a trip home: visit an Ivana Jewels showroom in India, choose IGI or SGL certified pieces in BIS hallmarked gold, and carry them back with the invoice and certificate. If you cannot visit, you can book a video call to see designs, and our shipping policy covers delivery outside India.
This guide is for NRIs in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, the UAE, Singapore and New Zealand who want to buy lab grown diamond jewellery from India for a wedding, an engagement or a family occasion. It covers when to start, what to ask, which documents to keep, customs basics and after-sales care. Ivana Jewels was founded by Ayushi Jindal and Yogit Jindal and has 16 showrooms across India, including Delhi NCR and Pune.
Why NRIs buy lab grown diamond jewellery in India
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds with the same hardness and sparkle as mined stones, grown under controlled conditions. Buying in India lets you see a wide range of Indian bridal and polki designs in person, try pieces on with family, and have customisation made to your size and taste while you are in the country. Every Ivana Jewels piece is set in BIS hallmarked 9kt, 14kt or 18kt gold, every lab grown diamond is certified by IGI or SGL, and eligible pieces carry Lifetime Buyback & Exchange.
Planning timeline before your trip to India
- Two to three months before you fly: browse bridal diamond jewellery, lab grown diamond engagement rings and lab grown polki jewellery online, and save the designs you like.
- Six to eight weeks before: book a video call appointment. Our team can walk you through the collection and you can try pieces virtually during the call.
- Four weeks or more before: if you want anything customised, place the order early. Made to order pieces take 10 to 21 days from order to delivery under our shipping policy, and complex designs can take longer, so allow a margin before your return flight.
- When you land: visit the showroom closest to your family, check finished pieces in person and collect them with all paperwork. Ready to ship jewellery is already in stock and can be taken home the same day.
Where to visit
Ivana Jewels has 16 showrooms across India, all listed with addresses, hours and directions on our store locator. Many NRI families plan their visit around one of our city hubs: see lab grown diamonds in Delhi NCR for Pitampura, Lajpat Nagar and Noida, or lab grown diamonds in Pune for Kopa Mall and Amanora Mall.
What to bring and what to ask
- Photo ID: valid ID such as your passport is required for card payments above the limit in our payment policy. A valid PAN card is mandatory for transactions above the limit set out in our cash policy, so bring yours if you have one and ask the store team about documentation before you pay.
- Sizes: ring sizes and bangle sizes for everyone you are buying for.
- Ask for the certificate: check that the IGI or SGL report number on the certificate matches your invoice.
- Ask about the hallmark: confirm the BIS hallmark and karat (9kt, 14kt or 18kt) on each gold piece.
- Ask about timelines: confirm a ready date for any made to order piece before you pay.
- Ask about policies: read our return, exchange and buyback policy so you know which pieces can be returned within 7 days and which fall under Lifetime Exchange.
Certification paperwork to keep
Keep these documents together and carry them in your hand luggage:
- The original IGI or SGL certificate for every certified diamond. It must be returned with the piece for a 7-day return, and replacing a lost certificate at the time of an exchange or buyback carries a charge under our policy.
- The tax invoice showing each item, its gold karat and diamond details. Keep it to hand in case you are asked what you bought and its value.
- Photos of each piece next to its certificate, useful for insurance at home.
Our complete paperwork guide to certificates, serial numbers and returns explains how to read and verify each document.
Customs basics for NRIs flying home
Every country sets its own allowances and declaration rules for jewellery bought abroad, and they change, so check the official customs website of the country you are flying into before you travel. Declare what you are asked to declare and keep the invoice and certificate ready to show. We do not give customs or tax advice; the official sources are:
- USA: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Know Before You Go
- UK: GOV.UK: Bringing goods into the UK for personal use
- Australia: Australian Border Force: Can you bring it in?
- Canada: Canada Border Services Agency: Cross the Canadian border
- UAE: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
- Singapore: Singapore Customs: At Customs
- New Zealand: New Zealand Customs Service: Travel to and from New Zealand
Buying on a visit vs ordering from abroad
| Buy in a showroom on your trip | Order online for international delivery |
|---|---|
| Seeing it: in person, with family | Seeing it: video call appointment and product photos |
| Timing: ready to ship pieces the same day; made to order in 10 to 21 days | Timing: international transit of 21 to 28 working days after dispatch |
| Shipping: none if you carry it home | Shipping: a per-shipment international charge set out in our shipping policy, which is non-refundable |
| Returns: 7-day return on store-picked and ready to ship pieces | Returns: 7-day return applies to the value of the jewellery only |
| Certificate: IGI or SGL certificate handed over in store | Certificate: IGI or SGL certificate sent with the piece |
Resizing and after-sales care once you are back home
Resizing and minor adjustments are available on customised jewellery where the design allows. Ivana Jewels also provides a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, such as a loose prong or a failed clasp in normal wear; you can raise a claim by email at info@ivanajewels.com, by phone on +91 63549 14240, or at any showroom on your next trip. Have alterations done by Ivana Jewels only: resizing or repair by another jeweller is not covered by the warranty and can affect a 7-day return. Lifetime Exchange and Buyback cover eligible pieces bought through official Ivana Jewels stores and channels, so you can upgrade a piece on a later visit.
FAQs
Can NRIs buy lab grown diamond jewellery from India?
Yes. You can buy in any of our 16 showrooms during a trip to India, or order online. Our shipping policy covers international delivery, with a transit time of 21 to 28 working days.
How early should I order before my trip?
Made to order pieces take 10 to 21 days from order to delivery, so place customised orders at least four weeks before your return flight. Ready to ship pieces can be taken home the same day.
Can I see the jewellery before I travel?
Yes. You can book a video call appointment, and our team will guide you through the collection and let you try pieces virtually.
Which certificate comes with the diamonds?
Ivana Jewels lab grown diamonds are certified by IGI or SGL. Keep the original certificate with your invoice: it is needed for a return, and replacing a lost certificate at exchange or buyback carries a charge.
Do I have to pay customs duty when I fly home?
That depends on the country you are flying into and its current allowances. Check the official customs website for your country before you travel and declare jewellery when required.
Can I return or exchange a piece after I go back abroad?
Store-picked and ready to ship pieces can be returned within 7 days of delivery under our return policy. After that, eligible pieces are covered by Lifetime Exchange and Buyback, subject to our policy terms. International shipping charges are non-refundable.
