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Want to buy a Lab Grown Diamond for your Engagement Ring? You probably have a ton of questions. Like, are they “real” diamonds? Are they certified? Are they less or more expensive than Natural Diamonds? Read on for the most important things you need to know when buying a Lab Grown Diamond Ring.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds “real” Diamonds?

Absolutely. They’re physically, chemically and optically the same as Natural Diamonds and they pass the dreaded diamond pen tester. Lab Grown Diamonds have been graded by the IGI since 2005 and by the GIA since 2019- the latter of which (a stamp of approval from the world’s most popular grading lab) really cemented their legitimacy. Here’s a couple beautiful Lab Grown Engagement Rings with grading by the GIA and IGI:

How much does a Lab Grown Diamond cost?

Buying a Lab Grown Diamond costs roughly 10% of the price for an equivalent Natural Diamond!!! Do not get fooled into thinking that Lab Diamonds are anywhere near the price of Naturals. Check out a couple examples below:

Can you tell the difference between a Lab and a Natural?

lab grown diamond versus natural diamond graphic

No one- and I mean no one- can tell the difference between a Natural and a Lab Grown Diamond by naked eye. Not a jeweler, not you, not your mother-in-law. And if you think they look “duller” than Natural Diamonds, think again. You’ll see way more top-quality Lab Grown Diamonds than you will Natural Diamonds, so you’re more likely to mistake a Lab-Grown for a Natural than the other way around! Check out this video to see if our team can tell the difference.

CVD or HTHP?

Last but not least, buy a CVD (Chemical Vapor Dissolution) Type IIA Lab Grown Diamond over an HTHP (High Temperature High Pressure) Type II Lab Grown Diamond for your Ring. While both are indeed real Diamonds, HTHP Diamonds sometimes come with magnetic imperfections, and will be mistaken for Moissanite by cheaper diamond pen testers.

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President

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