Beauty
Lab-grown diamonds shine and sparkle just like natural diamonds.
Value
Lab-grown diamonds can be produced in batches in only a few weeks. This makes lab-grown diamonds considerably less expensive than Earth-mined diamonds of comparable size and quality.
Quality
As a result of the controlled growing environment, lab-grown diamonds often have higher purity, meaning fewer and smaller inclusions, than Earth-mined diamonds.
Can You Tell the Difference Between Lab-Grown and Natural Diamonds?
Yes! The difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds can be detected by a diamond expert with specialized equipment. Because lab-grown diamonds are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds to the naked eye, or even under magnification, lab-grown diamonds larger than 1.00 carat are laser inscribed on the diamond's girdle to label them as lab-grown and often come with a gem certification identifying them as laboratory-grown.
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Priced Differently Than Natural Diamonds?
Yes! While their chemical foundation gives lab-grown diamonds the same optical properties as natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds have no intrinsic rarity. Natural diamonds formed over millennia are created from the pressure of being compacted deep within the Earth's crust. Laboratory-grown diamonds, on the other hand, can be produced limitlessly under controlled conditions. Like their natural counterparts, lab-grown diamonds are evaluated and graded using the 4Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.