the designer Creating hand-made, treasured jewelry for some of Hollywood's legendary stars, Neil has become one of the most celebrated jewelry designers in the world. As a curious child growing up in Brooklyn, Neil had a keen interest in found objects, jewelry and art.

Natural diamonds are incredible works of nature and the traditional choice. Whether natural or lab-created, all of KAY's diamonds are 100% conflict free.

Because lab-grown diamonds have the same optical, chemical, and physical characteristics as natural diamonds, they cannot be distinguished even with a professional loupe under 10x magnification. That's why KAY lab-grown diamonds 1/5 carat and larger are laser-inscribed with “lab-grown” or "lab -created" on the girdle.

Traditionally, it's the bride who purchases the groom's wedding ring. But this general "rule" assumes all weddings include a bride and a groom. Modern weddings are no longer governed by gender rules of the past, and traditions have changed accordingly.

Renee Zellweger, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Hudson, adorned with Neil's jewels, accepted their first Golden Globes and Oscars. His elegant diamond engagement and wedding rings have graced the hands of beautiful brides from Jessica Simpson to Ellen DeGeneres.

Yes, diamonds in Neil Lane Couture jewelry are real.

Kays diamonds are almost exclusively IGI certified; on average an IGI certified diamonds come in around three grades higher than their GIA equivalent.

They are considered to be one of Sterling Jewelers' premium brands, however while the prices are certainly on the premium end of the jewelry spectrum, the quality of their diamonds is well below par.

lab-grown diamonds Neil Lane's latest designs for Kay Jewelers echo his typical design hallmarks but exclusively feature lab-grown diamonds.

Natural diamonds often contain a small amount of nitrogen or other impurities, while lab-grown diamonds do not. Tiffany diamonds are responsibly sourced from known mines and suppliers, and the majority of our rough stones come from Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada.

Who Buys the Wedding Bands? Tradition has it that each person pays for the other person's ring. So in a traditional wedding, the groom or his family would pay for the bride's ring, and the bride or her family would pay for the groom's ring.

What about the average wedding ring cost? Good news: wedding rings don't usually cost as much as engagement rings. On average, they cost about $1,100 for women and around $550 for men, according to one estimate from The Knot. But the ultimate price often depends on the metal you choose.

High-end Jewelry Designers and Luxury Brands Many celebrities work with high-end jewelry designers and brands to get the best and most exclusive pieces. Brands such as Cartier, Harry Winston, and Van Cleef & Arpels are known for their intricate designs and use of the finest materials.

The center stones in the engagement rings are independently certified, Kay said, and, just like the natural diamonds in other Neil Lane for Kay designs, all the lab-grown diamonds in the Artistry collection are also responsibly sourced and conflict-free.

Kay Jewelers Pricing Kay Jewelers make their diamonds seem more affordable by advertising them as 1.0-carat when, in fact, they sit at around 0.95 carats. Most would know that a 0.95-carat diamond will have a smaller price tag than a diamond weighing 1.0 carat.

However, there are some from the Couture collection that are available for purchase on Lane's website. The prices range from $15,000-$163,000.