Lab Grown Diamonds are alike to earth's natural diamonds in every way except that they are grown in a laboratory versus that in the earth's crust, which takes millions of years under intense pressure for a diamond to form. They have the exact same chemical composition and physical properties as natural diamonds. A lab-grown diamond is also known as created diamonds, lab-created diamonds, man-made diamonds, cultured diamonds, and engineered diamonds. Created lab diamonds are grown in highly-controlled laboratory conditions that replicate the earth's environment. These man made diamonds have the same chemical makeup, crystal structure, optical and physical properties as of earth's natural counterparts. Being of the same makeup, a lab diamond will exhibit the same strength, brilliance and fire.

With path-breaking success in lab grown diamond technology of production and laboratory process, these diamonds are now available as excellent and savvy selections that offer more value for the money.

At DiamondStuds.com, we offer a wide selection of lab grown diamonds to choose from in addition to our previous natural earth-mined diamond options. All our diamond jewelry is now available with lab grown diamonds and is covered by our same 30-day risk free, 100% satisfaction guarantee shopping policy, just as our natural diamond jewelry is and as always our selection of 100% conflict-free diamonds.

What is the difference between natural diamonds and Lab Grown diamonds?

Lab Grown diamonds are of the same physical, chemical and optical properties as earth-mined diamonds. Leaving the earth undisturbed, these stunning lab-created diamonds dazzle with the same unique fire and brilliance.

The main difference is the formation process where one is made in a specialized laboratory and a more controlled environment that allows them to be produced in larger quantities, with fewer defects and eliminates the mining process. Thus they are not rare like their natural counterparts and it makes them a more affordable option. A natural diamond is formed in the earth's crust over millions and millions of years and needs to be mined under layers of the earth's crust and then cut and polished before it can be set in the jewelry piece. As scientists have no control over environmental conditions, growth process or what is mined from the diamond mines. Making natural diamonds anything but common diamonds, being more rare and more expensive.

What is the difference between Lab Grown diamonds and diamond simulants?

There are two main diamond simulants or "look-a-likes"– Moissanite Gemstones and Cubic Zirconia. These two created stones may be optically similar and appear to have minor differences, but are not made of the same physical structure or carbon crystals like diamonds. These stones are not considered even synthetic diamonds as they do not have the same chemical composition and differ in physical properties and differing refractive properties. Also differing from natural diamonds, they are not created under equivalent conditions including intense heat or extreme pressure. Any person educated in gemological training or fine jewelry training will be able to identify the difference just with the naked eye when viewing simulants vs a lab created diamond. Simulants like the cubic zirconia differentiate in more ways from an actual diamond and will not retain their optical beauty or clear sparkle overtime and will lack luster.

Can Lab Grown Diamonds be Certified and Graded?

Just like natural diamonds, Lab grown diamonds are graded as per the 4cs Grading – cut, color, clarity and carat. Trusted independent diamond grading laboratories like IGI grade and certify lab grown diamonds and their reports clearly indicate if the diamond is a Lab Grown Diamond and it's physical characteristics, unique to the selected lab stone. Shop our collection of IGI Certified Lab Diamond Stud Earrings to receive an IGI Grading Certificate with your purchase. Earth-Mined and Lab Grown Diamonds both grade equally on the same grading scale.

Will my Lab Diamond Purchase Include a Certificate?

At DiamondStuds.com, we carry a wide selection of Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry ideal for every special occasion. Every Lab and Natural Diamond jewelry purchase includes a certificate of authenticity, detailing the diamonds physical characteristics and a third party certification when listed in the title.