Question 1

Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?

Accepted Answer

A lab grown diamond is a diamond — the same carbon crystal, the same hardness and the same sparkle as a mined one. The only difference is that it was grown in a lab instead of dug from the ground. Every stone is graded the same way, by IGI or GIA.

Question 2

How much do lab grown diamonds cost, versus mined?

Accepted Answer

A lab grown diamond costs a fraction of a mined diamond of the same grade — same look, same certificate. What you pay depends on the shape, carat, color, clarity and cut. Prices move daily, so we show today's live prices below instead of a fixed figure.

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Question 3

Are your lab grown diamonds certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our certified stones are graded by IGI or GIA — the two labs used across the diamond trade — so you get an independent report of the cut, color, clarity and carat. We always filter to IGI or GIA so you are comparing graded stones.

Want a GIA report specifically? See GIA certified lab grown diamonds.

Question 4

What shapes and sizes can I get?

Accepted Answer

Every shape — round, oval, cushion, emerald, princess, radiant, pear, marquise, asscher and heart — from 1 carat up. Elongated shapes such as oval, marquise and pear look the largest for the weight. Each stone lists its exact measurements, so you can see the spread before you buy.

Shop by size: 1 carat, 1.5 carat, 2 carat, 3 carat, or browse every size and shape.

Question 5

How do I choose a lab grown diamond?

Accepted Answer

Start with the shape you love, then balance the 4Cs — cut, color, clarity and carat — to your budget. Cut matters most for sparkle. In lab grown, colorless D to F stones are the most common, and at 1 carat they cost about the same as G or H. From about 2 carats, G or H color saves money and still looks white in a ring. VS clarity or better usually looks clean to the eye. Always watch the 360° video and check the stone looks eye-clean to you.

Question 6

Do lab grown diamonds hold their value?

Accepted Answer

Be honest with yourself here: like most jewelry, a lab grown diamond is bought for the look and the value today, not as an investment. It will not gain resale value over time. What you get instead is far more size and sparkle now for the same budget.

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