Question 1

How much is a 1 carat lab grown diamond, versus a mined one?

Accepted Answer

A 1 carat lab grown diamond costs a fraction of a 1 carat mined diamond of the same grade — and both are diamonds, graded the same way. What you pay depends on color, clarity, cut and certificate. Prices move daily, so compare today's live prices below.

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Question 2

How big is a 1 carat lab grown diamond?

Accepted Answer

A 1 carat is the classic diamond size. The spread depends on the shape: a 1 carat oval measures about 8.3 × 5.6 mm, while a round looks a little smaller across the finger. Elongated shapes such as oval, marquise and pear look the largest for the weight.

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Question 3

What color and clarity should I choose at 1 carat?

Accepted Answer

At 1 carat there's no saving in dropping color: colorless D to F lab grown diamonds cost about the same as G or H, and they're much easier to find. VS2 clarity or better usually looks clean to the eye. Always watch the 360° video and check it looks eye-clean to you.

Question 4

Is a lab grown 1 carat diamond real?

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. Each stone is graded by IGI or GIA.

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Question 5

Does a lab grown diamond hold its 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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