Yes, lab created diamonds are real diamonds. They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as natural diamonds.
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Natural vs. lab grown diamonds
What's the difference?
Natural and lab grown diamonds are more alike than you may think. Read on to learn more about each, so you can confidently choose the best option for you.
Natural and lab grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical and optical properties. Both are real diamonds — the key difference is their origins.
What is a natural diamond?
Natural diamonds are made primarily of carbon with small traces of nitrogen. Once they’re extracted from the earth, they're expertly cut and polished into the brilliant gemstones you know and love.
Deep within the earth's mantle, high pressure and heat formed diamond crystals from bonded carbon atoms. Eventually, volcanic eruptions pushed them upwards, about 100 miles beneath the earth's surface. This is why we call them nature's loveliest miracles.
A natural diamond’s rarity might be its most appealing characteristic. Only a finite number of natural diamonds exist in the world, making them a fitting symbol for your one-of-a-kind love.
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What is a lab grown diamond?
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds that happen to be created in a lab. Using advanced technology in highly controlled environments, scientists are able to successfully replicate the natural diamond-making process within just a few months.
From their chemical composition to the way they sparkle in the light, lab grown diamonds are identical to natural diamonds in every way. Like natural diamonds, no two lab grown diamonds are exactly alike.
Lab grown diamonds cost less than their natural counterparts of similar carat weights and quality, so you can size up while staying within your budget.
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Yes, lab grown diamonds will test as real diamonds on a standard diamond tester. Because they’re chemically identical to natural diamonds, they react the same way to thermal and electrical conductivity tests.
No, you can’t tell the difference just by looking because they both appear identical to the naked eye. Only advanced gemological testing can identify subtle growth patterns or inclusions unique to lab grown stones.
Yes, reputable lab grown diamonds often come with certification from trusted gemological labs like IGI or GIA. These reports detail the diamond’s characteristics and indicate its lab grown status.