Lab grown diamonds combine the timeless allure of diamonds with modern ethical and environmental sensibilities.
They’re every bit as real, beautiful, and durable as their mined counterparts but come with additional benefits that might just change the way you think about diamonds.
Just like mined diamonds, our lab-created diamonds are pure carbon in crystalline form, sharing the same physical, chemical, and optical properties.
Created diamonds offer a more sustainable and ethical alternative, reducing the environmental impact of traditional diamond mining.
Experience the luxury of exquisite diamonds without the traditional cost. Our engineered diamonds allow you to explore larger, more brilliant options within your budget.
From classic cuts to unique designs, our selection includes limitless options.
They are made up of a single element, carbon, just like their natural counterparts and have the same optical and physical properties. Advanced testing and screening are needed to distinguish between lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds.
Diamonds are among the most coveted gems. To determine a diamond’s value, experts use the Four Cs – Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat weight. To a great extent, cut, color, and clarity depend on the quality of the rough diamond. This is the same for a lab-created diamond.
While cut does describe shape, when discussing the 4 Cs it refers to the overall proportions and finish of the diamond. A diamond’s overall proportions, as well as size and position of its facets, result in the overall cut.
Consistency and balance of these can greatly affect how the stone captures light and reflects it back to the eye.
One factor that determines the value of a diamond is its color. With the exception of fancy-colored diamonds, the most valuable diamonds are those with the least color.
Although many people think of gem quality diamonds as colorless, completely colorless diamonds are very rare. The diamond color scale ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).
A diamond’s clarity is measured by the existence or absence of visible imperfections. Tiny surface blemishes or internal inclusions, even those seen only under magnification, can alter the appearance of the diamond and thus affect its value.
Clarity levels begin with flawless (FL, IF), followed by very, very slight (VVS1, VVS2), very slight (VS1, VS2), slightly included (SI1, SI2), and included (I1, I2, and I3).
One carat, the traditional unit of measurement for diamonds, is approximately 0.2 grams. You may also hear the weight of a diamond referred to in points.
One carat is equivalent to 100 points, so a 75-point diamond is equal to 0.75 carats. Because they are rarer, larger diamonds have a greater value per carat, so the price of a diamond rises exponentially to its size.
Lab-grown diamond manufacturers operate in highly controlled lab environments using one of two methods: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).
Both processes begin with a diamond seed and result in a lab grown diamond.
During the HPHT method, the scientist places the diamond seed in a growth chamber (apparatus), heats it to 2,700–3,100 degrees Fahrenheit, and exposes the seed to a pressure of 725,000 pounds per square inch, similar to the process that takes place in Earth’s mantle.
The diamond seed remains under these intense conditions for varying lengths of time.
The CVD method of lab grown diamond creation begins with flat diamond slabs placed in a reactor. The reactor is injected with methane gas. The gas is exposed to microwaves which cause it to break down into its comprising atoms and generate a carbon-rich plasma cloud.
The carbon atoms in the plasma connect with the diamond slabs and create new layers, resulting in slow vertical growth.
Both the HPHT process and the CVD process produce Type IIa colorless lab-grown diamonds, equal to some of the rare and sought-after types of natural diamond. These processes can also be adjusted to produce colored lab grown diamonds.
Our lab grown diamonds open up a world of possibilities – bigger stones, better value, and unparalleled quality.
Lab grown diamonds offer customers an opportunity to buy a larger or higher quality diamond at an attainable price point.
Lab grown diamonds have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds and should be treated and cared for in the same way. All diamonds, mined and lab-grown, are rated excellent for everyday wear.
Lab grown diamonds are made of carbon, which is identical to natural diamonds. Diamonds (natural and lab-grown) have a hardness of 10 according to the Mohs hardness scale. Moissanite, on the other hand, is made of silicon carbide and has a hardness of 9.25.
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. They are made up of a single element, carbon, just as their natural counterparts and have the same optical and physical properties. Advanced testing and screening are needed to distinguish between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds.
The only difference between a natural diamond and lab grown diamond is how they are grown. Natural diamonds are grown and found in nature with little to no human intervention. Lab grown diamonds, on the other hand, are grown in a lab with the help of scientists.
Lab grown diamonds have the same four Cs as natural diamonds: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight.
