In your search for the perfect engagement ring, you may have come across lab-grown diamonds as a viable option.

But what are lab-grown diamonds, and are lab grown diamond rings worth the investment? Here are some of the more common questions, answered.

1. What are lab-grown diamonds?

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, made of carbon, just like natural diamonds, that are made using special laboratory equipment. Physically, they are “real” diamonds, just produced according to different processes from those that are made in the earth.

2. How are lab-grown diamonds created?

There are two main processes by which lab-grown diamonds are created. These are: 

• HPHT: HPHT, or “high-pressure, high temperature” is a process in which intense heat and pressure are used to force carbon to crystallize into a diamond.
• CVD: CVD, or “chemical vapor deposition,” is a process by which a small diamond “seed” is placed in a chamber filled with carbon-rich gas, which slowly accretes around the seed, creating a much larger diamond.

While these processes take time, they occur much more quickly than the processes in the earth that produce natural diamonds, and as a result, lab-grown diamonds, though “real” in the sense that they are physically indistinguishable from natural diamonds, are much more affordable.

3. Can you tell the difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds with the naked eye? 

No, and in fact, even trained, experienced gemologists need special laboratory equipment to spot the differences between lab-grown and natural diamonds.

4. Are lab-grown diamonds actually flawless? 

This is actually a common myth surrounding lab grown diamond rings, but in fact, just like natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds can contain inclusions, which are small imperfections that impact value.

5. Are there any ways in which lab-grown diamonds are superior to natural diamonds? 

The obvious one is cost, and lab grown diamond rings can be considerably more affordable than natural diamonds.

There are also other considerations to be made for lab-grown diamonds as a viable alternative to naturally occurring gems. Proponents argue that they are sustainable, easily traceable, and that they are more ethical than those that are harvested naturally.

Also, fans of lab-grown diamonds often point to their beauty, as they possess the same fire as natural diamonds, and can be produced in any color or cut any way that a natural diamond can be.

6. Why are lab-grown diamonds more affordable? 

Lab-grown diamonds are more affordable because there is no natural scarcity and because they can be produced much more economically than natural diamonds can be harvested.

7. Are there colored lab-grown diamonds? 

Since lab-grown diamonds are manmade, they can be made in any color desired, including clear.

8. How are lab-grown diamonds graded? 

Like natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are graded on the “4 C’s”, which are color, cut, carat, and clarity.

9. Are lab grown diamond rings worth it?

That depends on what your reasons are. If you are looking for an affordable alternative to natural diamonds, one that cannot be easily distinguished, they can be worth it. They can also be worth it if you have reservations associated with the sustainability or ethics of harvesting natural diamonds.

Ultimately, it all comes down to what you are looking for, and both natural and lab grown diamond rings can represent an heirloom investment.

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