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Celestial Galaxy Inclusions • 100% Unique Character

Salt and Pepper Diamonds.
One-of-a-Kind Galaxy Fire.

Featuring a mesmerizing cosmic mix of black graphite speckles, white feather clouds, and smoky silver veining, salt and pepper lab grown diamonds celebrate natural individuality and rustic beauty. Grown in Surat plasma chambers and faceted in rose cut, hexagon, kite, and oval silhouettes at direct factory wholesale prices.

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100% Pure Crystallized Carbon Unique Celestial Inclusions Free Insured USA Delivery
Salt and Pepper Lab Grown Diamond Ring
Galaxy Pattern
Artisanal Rustic Fire
Inclusion Type
Graphite, Carbon & Feathers
Hardness
10 / 10 Mohs Scale
Popular Shapes
Rose Cut, Kite, Hex, Oval
Setting Style
Rustic, Bezel & Claw
✦ Direct Factory Value ✦

Salt and Pepper Diamond Price Guide

Compare Surat factory direct wholesale prices for certified Salt and Pepper CVD diamonds against US boutique designer jewelry pricing.

1.50 CARAT

1.50ct Galaxy Diamond

Balanced celestial mix of white crystalline clouds and speckled graphite dots in a rose cut dome.

Surat Factory Price: $450 – $680 USD
US Boutique Retail: $1,800 – $2,600
Mined Salt & Pepper: $5,500+
ONE-OF-A-KIND
2.50 CARAT

2.50ct Galaxy Diamond

Striking cosmic presence (~9.5mm rose cut or hexagon) with dramatic dark nebula veining.

Surat Factory Price: $780 – $1,100 USD
US Boutique Retail: $3,200 – $4,600
Mined Salt & Pepper: $14,000+
3.50+ CARAT

3.50ct+ Galaxy Diamond

Monumental avant-garde centerpiece featuring hypnotic, swirling constellations of carbon crystals.

Surat Factory Price: $1,250 – $1,750 USD
US Boutique Retail: $5,800 – $8,500
Mined Salt & Pepper: $28,000+
Every Salt and Pepper Diamond is 100% Unique

Because no two galaxy inclusion patterns are identical, our gemologists provide individual 360° high-definition loupe videos and photos of each exact stone in stock.

✦ Cosmic Gemology ✦

The Anatomy of a Galaxy Diamond

While traditional diamond grading values pure, colorless transparency, salt and pepper diamonds completely invert this perspective—celebrating imperfections as wearable works of natural cosmic art.

What creates the "Salt and Pepper" pattern?
The "Salt": Internal white crystal clouds, silky feathers, and microscopic nitrogen pinpoints that give the diamond a hazy, ethereal, milky glow.
The "Pepper": Clusters of crystallized carbon and graphite flecks trapped inside the crystal matrix, creating dark constellations resembling galaxies, starry nights, or stormy seas.

Despite their internal inclusions, our lab grown salt and pepper diamonds have a Mohs hardness of 10, making them equally as durable for daily lifetime wear as traditional diamonds.

100% Unique

No other person in the world will possess a diamond matching yours.

Full 10 Mohs Hardness

Authentic diamond crystal structure built for daily engagement wear.

Popular Salt & Pepper Cuts

Rose Cut (The #1 Choice)

Flat base with domed facets that allow an unobstructed view of the internal galaxy inclusions.

Geometric Hexagon Cut

Sharp 6-sided architectural outline contrasting beautifully against the organic rustic stone.

Kite & Shield Cuts

Edgy, modern geometric contours delivering dramatic finger elongation in custom mountings.

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✦ Handcrafted Fine Bridal ✦

Custom Rustic Engagement Ring Mountings

The salt and pepper diamond is the hallmark of modern alternative bridal design. Our Surat master jewelers handcraft bespoke mountings in Solid 14K/18K Matte Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum 950, and Black Rhodium Accents.

Full Bezel Rustic Solitaire
A heavy gold or platinum rim enclosing the diamond, highlighting the celestial constellation inside.
Asymmetrical Cluster Ring
Center galaxy diamond flanked by an organic cluster of white brilliant and black diamond accents.
Hexagon Claw Mounting
Six sharp claw prongs gripping the corners of a geometric hexagon salt and pepper diamond.
Textured Bark Gold Band
Hand-carved organic bark or hammer-finish band echoing the natural rustic aesthetic.
Custom Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring
✦ Buyer Education ✦

Frequently Asked Questions

Key facts and guidance about certified salt and pepper lab created diamonds.

Salt and pepper diamonds are diamonds that feature a prominent blend of white inclusions ("salt," composed of feather veining and pinpoint clouds) and black inclusions ("pepper," composed of crystallized graphite and carbon deposits). Together, they produce a celestial, smoky, or galaxy-like visual effect.

Yes, 100%! Salt and pepper lab grown diamonds have identical chemical, physical, and optical properties to traditional mined and lab diamonds. They consist of pure crystallized carbon with a Mohs hardness of 10. The only difference is the deliberate presence of graphite and nitrogen inclusions that create their unique smoky pattern.

While diamonds are the hardest known mineral (Mohs 10), surface-reaching fractures or heavy inclusions near the girdle can weaken structural integrity. At New Origin Diamonds, our Surat gemologists inspect every stone to ensure inclusions are safely encapsulated internally, and we recommend protective bezel or secure claw mountings for lifetime durability.

A modern brilliant cut scatters light with 57 tiny facets, which can obscure internal inclusions. In contrast, a **rose cut features a flat base and a broad, domed crown with large triangular facets**, acting as a magnifying window straight into the diamond's internal galaxy constellations.

Direct from our Surat diamond factory, a certified 2 carat salt and pepper lab grown diamond costs between $650 and $950 USD. In US designer jewelry boutiques, natural mined salt and pepper diamonds of similar carat weight sell for $3,500 to $6,000 USD.
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