Q&A

What is a lab grown diamond?
A lab grown diamond is a real diamond that is created in a high-tech laboratory instead of being mined from the earth. It is pure crystallized carbon just like a natural diamond, formed by replicating the intense pressure and heat deep within the Earth beaudiamond.com. Lab grown diamonds have the same chemical makeup and dazzling sparkle as mined diamonds, so even expert gemologists need special equipment to tell them apart beaudiamond.com.

Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes, lab grown diamonds are 100% real diamonds in every sense. They have the exact same chemical, physical, and optical properties as traditional mined diamonds beaudiamond.com. Unlike simulant stones such as cubic zirconia or moissanite, which merely imitate a diamond’s look, a lab grown diamond is a diamond – just one that was grown in a lab rather than underground beaudiamond.com. You get all the genuine brilliance and durability of a natural diamond when you choose a lab grown diamond.

How are lab grown diamonds made?
Lab grown diamonds are made using advanced technologies that mimic how diamonds form in nature. One common method is HPHT (High Pressure, High Temperature), which subjects carbon to extremely high heat and pressure – similar to the conditions under the Earth’s crust that create diamonds naturally beaudiamond.com. Another method is CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition), where a tiny diamond “seed” is placed in a chamber and carbon atoms deposit onto it from a gas, growing the crystal layer by layer beaudiamond.com. Both processes produce genuine diamonds that are then cut and polished, just like mined diamonds.

Why choose a lab grown diamond over a mined diamond?
Lab grown diamonds offer several wonderful benefits for jewelry buyers. First, they typically cost 30% to 50% less than an equivalent mined diamond beaudiamond.com, allowing you to get a larger or higher-quality stone for your budget. They are also guaranteed conflict-free and more eco-friendly, since no mining is involved – lab creation has a much smaller environmental footprint and avoids the ethical issues associated with diamond mining beaudiamond.com. Best of all, you aren’t sacrificing quality or beauty, because a lab grown diamond has the same sparkle, purity, and durability as a natural diamond.

Are lab grown diamonds durable enough for rings and daily wear?
Absolutely. Lab grown diamonds are just as hard and durable as mined diamonds, making them perfect for engagement rings and other jewelry you wear every day. In fact, they share the same Mohs hardness of 10 as natural diamonds beaudiamond.com, which means whether it’s set in a ring, a pair of stud earrings, or a tennis bracelet, a lab grown diamond can handle daily wear without scratching or losing its brilliance. You can trust that a lab grown diamond will last a lifetime (and beyond), just like an earth-mined diamond.

Can you tell the difference between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds?
To the naked eye, there is no distinguishable difference – a lab grown diamond looks identical to a natural diamond. It exhibits the same fire, scintillation, and overall brilliance, so even professional jewelers typically can’t tell just by looking beaudiamond.com. Many lab grown diamonds are laser-inscribed on their edge (girdle) with an ID or a notation that they are lab-created beaudiamond.com, but this tiny marking is invisible without magnification. Without such an inscription or specialized equipment, even experts would find it extremely difficult to distinguish a lab grown diamond from a mined diamond.

Are lab grown diamonds ethical and eco-friendly?
Yes, lab grown diamonds are widely considered an ethical and environmentally friendly choice. Because they are made in labs, they are 100% conflict-free, meaning you never have to worry about supporting war or unsafe labor conditions (unlike the concern with “blood diamonds”)beaudiamond.com Lab creation also has a much lower environmental impact: it avoids destructive mining practices and typically uses far less water and energy, resulting in a significantly smaller carbon footprint beaudiamond.com. With lab grown diamonds, you can enjoy the beauty of real diamonds with peace of mind about their origin and sustainability.

Do lab grown diamonds come with certifications or grading reports?
Yes, most lab grown diamonds (especially larger stones) are certified and graded just like mined diamonds. Independent gemological laboratories – such as the GIA (Gemological Institute of America), IGI (International Gemological Institute), or AGS (American Gem Society) – evaluate lab created diamonds using the same 4Cs criteria (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) as they use for natural diamonds beaudiamond.com. Your lab grown diamond can come with an official grading report that confirms its quality and characteristics, giving you the same level of confidence you’d have with a certified mined diamond.

How do I care for my lab grown diamond jewelry?
Caring for a lab grown diamond is just as simple as caring for any other fine diamond piece. We recommend occasionally cleaning your rings, earrings, bracelets or necklaces with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush (or a non-abrasive jewelry cleaner) to keep them sparkling. Avoid harsh chemicals and store your diamond jewelry in a soft pouch or separate compartment to prevent scratches. Just like natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds won’t become cloudy or lose their brilliance over time beaudiamond.com, so with basic care your Beau Diamond jewelry will stay dazzling for generations.

Does Beau Diamond offer custom lab grown diamond jewelry?
Yes, Beau Diamond is happy to create custom lab grown diamond pieces to make your dream jewelry a reality. Whether you’re envisioning a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, a unique wedding band, a special pair of diamond earrings, or even a personalized tennis bracelet or necklace, our team can craft it for you. We specialize in fine lab grown diamond jewelry including rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings beaudiamond.com, and our designers will work closely with you to design a piece that reflects your style. Your custom creation will feature the same high-quality lab grown diamonds and expert craftsmanship found in all Beau Diamond jewelry, so you can be confident it will be as beautiful as it is meaningful.