The VVS Collection · GUARANTEED VVS+ CLARITY · IGI CERTIFIED
Both sell lab-grown diamonds. The difference is what's inside: E-color VVS+ IGI-certified vs lower-grade stones. You're not paying more — you're getting more.
Shop The VVS Collection →The VVS Collection — Every piece is GUARANTEED VVS+ clarity minimum, E-color, IGI certified. Brilliant Earth doesn't guarantee VVS. We do.
Head-to-Head · The VVS Collection vs Brilliant Earth
Brilliant Earth
StudsDirect
Pricing Comparison · VVS Collection Leads with 1.5ct+
| Item | Brilliant Earth Price | StudsDirect Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5ct VVS Collection Studs (3 Prong Martini) | Typically higher verify ↗ | $1,589 | VVS+ guaranteed |
| 2ct VVS Collection Studs (3 Prong Martini) | Typically higher verify ↗ | $2,167 | VVS+ guaranteed |
| 1ct Lab-Grown Diamond Studs | $825 verify ↗ | $963 | Higher specs |
| 2ct Tennis Bracelet | Typically higher verify ↗ | $1,200 | Significant savings |
| 1ct Solitaire Pendant | Typically higher verify ↗ | $380 | Significant savings |
| 1ct Engagement Ring | Typically higher verify ↗ | $900 | Significant savings |
"Brilliant Earth Price" sourced from Brilliant Earth website. "Verify" links open directly to competitor product pages so you can confirm the markup is real.
Transparency
Our jewelry is produced at SEEPZ Mumbai manufacturing facilities — sourced by a founder with nearly two decades of SEEPZ procurement experience. We skip the importer and distributor layers that inflate Brilliant Earth's cost basis.
Brilliant Earth operates physical showrooms in 70+ cities. Each adds rent, staff, and build-out costs that end up in your ring price.
Brilliant Earth's brand is built around ethical sourcing — a positioning that commands a significant markup over commodity pricing. Lab-grown diamonds are already ethical by definition; you don't need to pay extra for the story.
StudsDirect diamonds are IGI certified — the same standard Brilliant Earth uses. VVS+ clarity, E-color, Excellent cut. The certificate is identical; the price is not.
Every piece in The VVS Collection is GUARANTEED VVS+ clarity minimum — E-color, 14K solid gold, IGI certified. Brilliant Earth sells G-H color, VS clarity stones. They don't guarantee VVS. We do.
The VVS Collection · Why We Guarantee VVS+
The Founder Promise
20-Year Diamond Industry Veteran · Founder, StudsDirect
Our Founder spent 15 to 20 years working directly inside the SEEPZ procurement trade — evaluating manufacturers, establishing quality benchmarks, and learning exactly what the markup looks like at every level of the supply chain from the inside. StudsDirect exists to eliminate those layers. Every piece is IGI certified, and every sourcing decision reflects nearly two decades of firsthand operational experience in the zone.
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Common questions
Brilliant Earth 1ct studs are $825 — for lower-grade stones (G-H color, VS clarity). StudsDirect is $963 for E-color, VVS+ clarity with independent IGI certification. The spec difference is real: E-color is two grades above G-H, VVS+ is materially cleaner than VS. Better stones cost more — that's true at every retailer.
Yes. IGI-certified lab-grown diamonds — chemically and physically identical to mined diamonds. The same certification standard Brilliant Earth uses.
Our jewelry is produced at SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone) manufacturing facilities in Mumbai — one of the world's foremost jewelry production hubs. Our founder spent 15 to 20 years working directly inside the SEEPZ procurement trade. Every piece is IGI certified.
Lab-grown diamonds are conflict-free by definition — no mining, no supply chain opacity. Every StudsDirect stone is lab-grown with a full IGI certificate.
The VVS Collection is StudsDirect's entire product lineup — every piece GUARANTEED VVS+ clarity minimum, E-color, IGI certified, 14K solid gold. Unlike most retailers who sell G-H color and VS clarity stones, The VVS Collection only ships verified VVS+ or better. No exceptions.
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
Every StudsDirect customer is automatically added to the Founders Circle. As StudsDirect grows, Founders Circle members will be first in line for exclusive benefits — including potential ownership opportunities at the founder's discretion. The more you invest in VVS, the more VVS invests in you.
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IGI certified · VVS+ guaranteed · E-color · 1.5ct+ statement pieces · 14K solid gold · SEEPZ direct
Shop The VVS Collection →Competitor prices checked May 2026 where noted. Prices may vary by configuration, promotion, and availability. Visit retailer sites for current pricing. StudsDirect prices are for IGI-certified lab-grown diamonds in 14K solid gold settings.
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