What Is a Lab Grown Diamond?

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, created in controlled laboratory environments using cutting-edge technology that replicates the natural diamond-growing process.

The result? A diamond with the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds—just without the environmental and ethical concerns.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Real?

Yes, lab-grown diamonds are just as real as natural diamonds!

The only difference lies in their origin: lab-created diamonds are cultivated in controlled laboratory environments, while natural diamonds are formed deep within the Earth over billions of years.

Chemically, physically, and optically, lab-grown diamonds are identical to their natural counterparts, offering the same hardness, brilliance, and fire.

Why Choose Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Sustainability: Lab-grown diamonds have a smaller environmental footprint compared to traditional mining, preserving ecosystems and reducing carbon emissions.

Ethical Sourcing: No mining means no human rights violations. Lab-grown diamonds offer a conflict-free guarantee, giving you peace of mind.

Affordability: Lab-grown diamonds are typically 20-40% more affordable than mined diamonds of the same quality, making luxury more accessible.

Quality and Beauty: With flawless brilliance, lab-grown diamonds match and often surpass the quality of natural diamonds, providing a timeless sparkle.

How Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Made?

There are two primary methods for creating lab-grown diamonds:

  1. High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT): Mimicking the Earth's natural process, this method uses intense heat and pressure to transform carbon into a diamond.
  2. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A more modern approach, CVD involves placing a diamond seed in a chamber filled with carbon-rich gas, which crystallizes into a diamond layer by layer.

Both methods produce stunning diamonds that are virtually indistinguishable from mined ones, even under a jeweler's microscope.

Your Sustainable Choice

At Artisana, we proudly offer lab-grown diamonds as part of our commitment to sustainability and ethical craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to celebrate your milestones with beauty and integrity.

Lab Grown Diamond FAQ

Can I tell the difference between lab-grown and mined diamonds?

Even expert gemologists cannot distinguish lab-grown diamonds from mined ones without specialized equipment. Both are equally brilliant and durable.

How do lab-grown diamonds impact the environment?

Lab-grown diamonds require significantly less land and water, and they don’t involve harmful mining practices. By choosing lab-grown, you’re making an environmentally friendly decision.

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes! Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds. They’re even graded and certified by gemological labs like the GIA and IGI.

Are lab-grown diamonds as hard as natural diamonds?

Yes, lab-grown diamonds are just as hard as natural diamonds. Both have the same crystal structure and are composed of pure carbon, giving them identical hardness. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, both lab-grown and natural diamonds score a perfect 10, making them the hardest known material on Earth. This means lab-grown diamonds are equally durable and resistant to scratching, just like their natural counterparts.