Lab-Grown Melee Diamonds

By Alex Klimchenko · Updated November 3, 2026

Melee diamonds are very small diamonds sold in lots, and Labrilliante supplies lab-grown melee to jewelry retailers and brands. We are a US-based manufacturer and wholesale supplier of lab-grown diamonds (HPHT & CVD), serving the trade since 2017. Our stock includes calibrated melee, colored melee, matched pairs and loose stones. Price depends on size, color, clarity and quantity, so the quickest way to get a number is to request a quote.

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What are melee diamonds?

Melee is the trade term for small diamonds that are sold in lots rather than one by one. GIA describes melee as diamonds weighing less than 1/5 carat, and notes that the size ranges buyers call melee vary from one market to another (GIA, "Melee Diamonds: Tiny Diamonds, Big Impact").

Because the boundary shifts by market, confirm the size you mean before you order. A buyer in one region may say "melee" for a different range than a supplier in another. When you request a quote, give us the size and shape you need, and we'll show you what is in stock.

GIA says laboratory-grown diamonds have nearly the same chemical, optical and physical properties as natural, mined diamonds (GIA, laboratory-grown diamonds). That applies to melee grown in a laboratory by HPHT or CVD too. So every stone in a piece, from the center stone to the smallest accent, can be lab-grown; the piece reads as one story to your customer.

Where jewelers use diamond melee

Melee rarely takes the center of a design. It surrounds the center stone, lines a band or fills a pattern.

  • Pavé. Rows of small stones set close together across a band or a surface.
  • Halos. A ring of small stones around a center diamond.
  • Accents. Small stones beside a center stone, on a pendant, in earrings or along a bracelet.

One piece can hold many stones, so supply matters as much as the look. You need enough matching stones to finish a piece, and you need to reorder when the design sells.

Calibrated melee

Calibrated melee is sorted into groups of uniform size. For a jeweler, that uniformity makes production practical: a pavé row looks more even when its stones come from the same size group.

It also simplifies reordering. Ask for the same size group again when you restock; availability depends on stock. If you have a particular size in mind, tell us when you request a quote.

Reports on request

Melee is not certified stone by stone. Reports for melee are available on request, so if your customer or your workflow needs documentation, ask for it when you order.

Loose stones are a separate matter. IGI- and GIA-certified diamonds are available, and both certified and non-certified stones are in stock. For loose diamonds, ask which stones come with an IGI or GIA report.

How Labrilliante supplies lab grown melee diamonds

We work with jewelry retailers, brands and buyers. Our melee sits in the same catalog as the rest of our stock, so one supplier can cover the whole order.

  • Melee. Calibrated lab-grown melee, with reports on request.
  • Colored melee. Small colored lab-grown diamonds for accent work. See colored lab-grown melee diamonds.
  • Matched pairs. Two stones selected to go together, for earrings and other designs that need a pair.
  • Loose stones. 100,000+ loose lab-grown diamonds in stock. Browse lab-grown diamonds.

To open a B2B account, sign up with a business email and a password and accept the terms. If you source for a store or a brand and want the full picture of trade terms, see our page on wholesale lab-grown diamonds.

Melee diamonds prices

We don't list melee prices on this page. Size, color, clarity and quantity each move the number enough that a single figure would mislead you. Send us what you plan to buy and we'll quote it. The more precisely you describe size, color and quantity, the more useful the quote.

FAQ

What is diamond melee?

Diamond melee means small diamonds sold in lots instead of individually. GIA describes melee as diamonds under 1/5 carat, and the exact size range varies by market. Jewelers use melee for pavé, halos and accents, where many small stones work together around a larger one.

What are melee diamonds used for?

Melee diamonds are supporting stones: pavé rows on a band, halos around a center stone, and accents in pendants, earrings and bracelets. A single piece often holds many, so buyers look for stones that match each other and a supplier who can restock.

How much do melee diamonds cost?

It depends on size, color, clarity and quantity. We don't publish melee prices on this page. Request a quote with the details of what you need and we'll reply with a price for your order.

Are lab-grown melee diamonds certified?

Melee is not certified stone by stone. Reports for lab-grown melee are available on request. IGI- and GIA-certified loose diamonds are available separately, and our stock includes both certified and non-certified stones.

Contact

Labrilliante, 330 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States. Phone: +1 551-321-8771. Email: info@labrilliante.com.

If you buy melee for a store or a brand, send us the size, shape and quantity you need, and we'll come back with a quote. If you're not a jewelry business, contact us and we'll help.

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