What is Lab Created Diamond?

A lab-created diamond, also known as a lab-grown or synthetic diamond, shares the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical properties as its natural counterpart formed beneath the Earth's surface. What distinguishes it is its origin — crafted in a controlled laboratory setting rather than extracted through mining.

From a jewelry perspective, lab-created diamonds offer several notable attributes:

Chemical and Physical Properties: Lab-created diamonds exhibit nearly identical chemical composition (pure carbon) and physical characteristics (hardness, brilliance, and fire) as natural diamonds.

Ethical and Environmental Impact: Praised for being more ethical and environmentally friendly, lab-created diamonds bypass the environmental disruptions and potential human rights concerns associated with traditional diamond mining.

Cost: Lab-created diamonds are generally more affordable than their natural counterparts, providing a budget-friendly option without compromising on quality.

Availability of Sizes and Colors: These diamonds offer a diverse range of sizes and colors. They can be produced with fewer impurities, resulting in colorless or near-colorless diamonds, and are more readily available in larger sizes.

Certification: Reputable lab-created diamonds undergo grading and certification using the same criteria as natural diamonds, ensuring transparency and informed consumer choices.

Innovation and Customization: The controlled laboratory environment allows for innovative practices, including customizing diamond characteristics and creating unique colors not commonly found in nature.