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Wondering what is a lab grown diamond? A lab diamond is a real diamond made in a lab not mined from the ground. It has the same carbon structure same hardness same shine and same look as a natural diamond. The only difference is how it was created. Lab diamonds grow in weeks or months inside special machines while natural diamonds take billions of years deep in the earth.If you're interested, there are plenty of beautiful options available in our Lab-Grown Diamond Collection

Lab diamonds are graded the same way natural diamonds are graded using the 4Cs: carat color clarity and cut. Gem labs like GIA and IGI certify them as laboratory grown diamonds. They are real diamonds not fakes like cubic zirconia or moissanite.

Many people buy lab diamonds because they cost much less than natural diamonds of the same size and quality. They are also more eco friendly and 100% conflict free.

How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?

Now that we have checked out what lab created diamonds are lab created diamonds lets know how they are made? There are two main ways to make lab diamonds.

High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)

This method copies how nature makes diamonds. Carbon is put under extreme heat (about 1500 °C) and pressure with metal helpers. The carbon dissolves then forms diamond on a tiny seed diamond. HPHT diamonds sometimes have a slight yellow tint but can be made clear.

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

This method uses a vacuum chamber with carbon gas (usually methane). The gas is heated with microwaves or plasma so carbon atoms break free and build up layer by layer on a diamond seed. CVD diamonds usually come out colorless and are common for high quality jewelry.

Both methods make real diamonds identical to natural ones in every way that matters.

How are diamonds made?

Natural diamonds form deep in the Earth over billions of years under extreme heat (about 1000 to 1500 °C) and pressure (around 45 to 60 kilobars) in the mantle. Carbon atoms crystallize into diamond structure and are brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions in kimberlite pipes.

Lab grown diamonds are made in weeks or months using two methods: HPHT (high pressure high temperature) which copies nature with heat pressure and carbon seed or CVD (chemical vapor deposition) which deposits carbon atoms layer by layer from gas in a vacuum chamber. Both create real diamonds identical to mined ones.

Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds

What is the difference between lab grown and natural diamonds? Here is a quick comparison between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds.

To the eye they look exactly the same. Jewelers use machines to spot the difference.

How Much Does a Diamond Cost?

Lab diamonds cost way less than natural diamonds.

Example 1 carat round H color VS2 clarity good cut:

• Natural diamond: $5000 to $8000

• Lab diamond: $800 to $1800

Bigger diamonds show even more savings. A 2 carat natural can cost $15000 to $30000 while a similar lab diamond is often $2000 to $5000. Prices change with market but lab diamonds stay much cheaper.  It's easy to find quality lab diamonds at a great price in our  Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry Collection

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. They are pure carbon crystal with the same structure hardness and sparkle as mined diamonds. Gem labs certify them as laboratory grown but they are not fake or imitation. They pass every test a natural diamond passes except origin.

Pros and Cons of Lab Grown Diamonds

Pros

• Much lower price for same size and quality

• Same look feel and durability

• Better for environment no mining

• Always conflict free

• More ethical for many buyers

Cons

• Lower resale value than natural diamonds

• Some people still prefer mined origin

• Very large lab diamonds are still rare and costly

How to Clean Lab Grown Diamonds?

Clean lab grown diamonds the same way as natural diamonds. Use warm water mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. Rinse well then dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners. Ultrasonic machines are safe if the setting allows it. Regular cleaning keeps them bright and sparkling.

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