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Melee and parcels
Natural and laboratory-grown melee diamonds, sold by parcel and priced per carat, for pavé, halos and custom work. Each parcel is listed by shape, millimetre or sieve size, colour range and clarity range, and melee is graded in-house and sold without an individual lab report.
Last reviewed: 18 October 2026
Reviewed by the Superior Gems team
What melee do we supply?
Natural and laboratory-grown melee, sold by shape, millimetre size, colour range and clarity range. Each parcel is listed with its price per carat in the trade portal, for approved trade buyers.
Natural and laboratory-grown melee are kept apart. For laboratory-grown parcels, see laboratory-grown melee.
What sizes are melee parcels sold in?
Melee is generally under 0.20 carat, which is under about 3.8 mm in a round. These are approximate, industry-standard figures for a well-cut round brilliant, from our size chart; cut proportions change them slightly. New to the term? Read what a melee diamond is.
| Carat | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.005 | 1.0 |
| 0.01 | 1.3 |
| 0.02 | 1.7 |
| 0.03 | 2.0 |
| 0.04 | 2.2 |
| 0.05 | 2.4 |
| 0.10 | 3.0 |
| 0.15 | 3.4 |
| 0.20 | 3.8 |
What is a calibrated parcel?
A calibrated parcel is sorted so the stones sit within a stated diameter range, which helps them set evenly in pavé and halos. Ask for calibration in your quote request, with the size in millimetres.
Matching an earlier parcel? Add its reference to the quote request below.
How do I order a parcel?
Send your spec
Shape, size in mm or sieve, colour and clarity range, total carats, natural or laboratory-grown.
We quote
Price per carat and availability, with photos or video of the parcel on request.
Confirm and ship
Pay as set out in how to buy; your parcel ships labelled with its spec and weight.
How is natural melee screened?
Natural and laboratory-grown melee are kept apart. Screening details for natural melee are available on request. Read our lab-grown disclosure policy.
Where can I see melee in Sydney?
At our Sydney office, Suite 9, Level 2, 424–430 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, by appointment, or on a video call. Call +61 410 058 909 or book a viewing.
Directions and visiting details are on the Sydney office page. For how we supply the trade, see wholesale diamonds, Sydney.
Request a parcel quote
We reply by email with price per carat and availability.
Questions
How is melee priced?
Per carat, by parcel. Approved buyers see the price per carat for each parcel in the trade portal.
Does melee come with a certificate?
No. Melee is graded in-house and sold by size, colour range and clarity range, not with an individual lab report.
What size counts as melee?
Generally under 0.20 carat, which is under about 3.8 mm in a round brilliant.
How tightly are calibrated parcels sized?
Calibrated parcels are sorted to a stated diameter range. Tell us the range you need when you ask for a quote.
Is laboratory-grown melee kept apart from natural?
Yes. Natural and laboratory-grown stones are stored, listed and invoiced separately, and laboratory-grown melee is labelled laboratory-grown.
Not listed? Ask us
Call our Sydney office: +61 410 058 909