Lab grown diamonds are just as beautiful, sparkly and durable as mined diamonds. The only difference is that they weren’t formed naturally over millions of years in the earth’s mantle; instead, lab grown stones are created by scientists using advanced technology to simulate conditions found deep within our planet.

Diamonds developed in a laboratory may also be called “created” or “man-made” diamonds. They are made in a lab, so there is no risk to humans or the environment as there would be with mining.

Natural and lab grown diamonds look and feel the same. The two are identical in every way except for their respective points of origin. Natural diamonds and diamonds grown in a lab undergo the same development stages. Under extreme conditions, carbon atoms bind and create a crystalline lattice structure from the ground up. After they have hardened completely, they are trimmed and polished to bring forth their full radiance. Lab grown diamonds are available in a wide range of colours and purity levels, much like their mined counterparts.

Lab created diamonds are 100% optically, chemically, and physically identical to their mined counterparts, yet they may be up to 60% cheaper – while representing an ethical and sustainable alternative.

Each lab grown diamond is subjected to the same rigorous testing procedures as a mined diamond and must offer the same information:

Carat

The carat weight of a lab grown diamond is measured in the same way as mined diamonds and represents its size, with one carat equaling 200mg. There is no specific ideal size when it comes to diamonds – it all comes down to preferences and budget. Our diamonds range from 0.1 to more than 20.00.

Clarity

According to the GIA system, “clarity” refers to the absence of inclusions that block or scatter light inside the stone. The same technique is used to categorize both natural and manufactured diamonds. Diamonds are examined at 10x magnification to determine their grades based on the quantity, relief, and position of inclusions. Lab grown diamonds typically contain fewer blemishes than natural stones, so they often have higher clarity grades when compared to their earth-mined counterparts.

Color

Most diamonds are colorless, and their range of colors is graded from D to Z, D being the most rare. Our lab grown diamonds range from D to J, the vast majority falling into the D to F category.

Cut

The cut of a diamond refers to the shape given to the rough stone before it is polished. To be clear, a diamond’s cut has nothing to do with its form. The cut of a diamond refers to the degree to which it has been polished and how well its proportions have been preserved. In other words, the sharper the incision, the brighter the light will be.