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What Is a Lab Grown Diamond? Real, Ethical & Brilliant | Beau Diamond

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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 made of pure crystallized carbon, just like a natural diamond, and formed by replicating the intense pressure and heat found deep within the Earth.

At Beau Diamond, we work exclusively with carefully selected lab grown diamonds for our engagement rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. You get the same sparkle and durability as a mined diamond – with a more modern, conscious origin.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Real Diamonds?

Yes. Lab grown diamonds are 100% real diamonds.

They have the same chemical, physical and optical properties as mined diamonds – the same hardness, the same brilliance, the same fire. The only difference is how they are created:

  • Mined diamond: formed naturally underground over millions of years.

  • Lab grown diamond: created in a controlled laboratory environment over weeks.

Unlike simulants such as cubic zirconia or moissanite (which only imitate the look of a diamond), a lab grown diamond isa diamond.

How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?

Lab grown diamonds are made with advanced technologies that reproduce the natural diamond-forming process. There are two main methods:

HPHT (High Pressure, High Temperature)

Carbon is subjected to extremely high pressure and high temperature, similar to the conditions deep under the Earth’s crust. Under these conditions, the carbon crystalizes into a diamond.

CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition)

A tiny diamond “seed” is placed inside a chamber. Carbon-rich gas is introduced, and with heat, carbon atoms bond to the seed layer by layer, growing a beautiful diamond crystal.

In both methods, the rough lab grown diamond is then cut, polished, and graded – just like a mined diamond.

Why Choose a Lab Grown Diamond Over a Mined Diamond?

More and more people are choosing lab grown diamonds for three main reasons:

  1. More diamond for your budget
    Lab grown diamonds typically cost less than equivalent mined diamonds. This often lets you choose a larger carat weight, higher color or clarity, or a more intricate setting at the same budget level.

  2. Ethical and conflict-free
    Lab grown diamonds are created in controlled facilities, making them a conflict-free choice. You don’t have to worry about supporting unsafe or unethical mining practices.

  3. Lower environmental impact
    Because they do not require large-scale mining, lab grown diamonds generally have a smaller environmental footprint compared to traditional diamond mining.

With a lab grown diamond from Beau Diamond, you get modern luxury: real diamonds, consciously created.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Durable Enough for Everyday Wear?

Absolutely.

Lab grown diamonds have the same hardness as mined diamonds – a 10 on the Mohs scale, the hardest known natural material. That means they are:

  • Highly resistant to scratching

  • Suitable for everyday wear

  • Perfect for engagement rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, and stud earrings

With normal care, your lab grown diamond jewelry will stay brilliant and beautiful for a lifetime and beyond.

Can You Tell the Difference Between Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds?

To the naked eye, no.

A lab grown diamond looks identical to a natural diamond. It shows the same sparkle, fire, and scintillation. Even professional jewelers typically cannot tell the difference just by looking at the stone.

The difference is usually only detectable with specialized equipment or by reading the diamond’s certificate and laser inscription. Many lab grown diamonds are laser-inscribed on the girdle with an identification number and a note that the diamond is lab created – but this is only visible under magnification.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Ethical and Eco-Friendly?

Lab grown diamonds are widely considered a more ethical and eco-friendly choice for several reasons:

  • Conflict-free origin – They are produced in laboratories, not in conflict zones.

  • Reduced environmental impact – They avoid large-scale mining, which can disrupt ecosystems, use heavy machinery, and consume significant water and energy.

  • Modern transparency – Lab grown diamonds are accompanied by clear grading reports, allowing you to see exactly what you are buying.

For many of our clients, choosing a lab grown diamond aligns perfectly with their values: modern, conscious, and responsible luxury.

Do Lab Grown Diamonds Come with Certifications or Grading Reports?

Yes.

High-quality lab grown diamonds are graded and certified by the same independent gemological laboratories that evaluate mined diamonds, such as:

  • GIA – Gemological Institute of America

  • IGI – International Gemological Institute

  • AGS – American Gem Society

These labs grade lab grown diamonds using the same 4Cs:

  • Cut

  • Color

  • Clarity

  • Carat weight

Your Beau Diamond piece can come with a grading report that confirms the diamond’s quality and characteristics, giving you the same confidence you’d expect with a mined diamond.

How Do I Care for My Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry?

Caring for lab grown diamond jewelry is simple:

  1. Clean regularly

    • Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft brush.

    • Gently brush around and under the stone, then rinse and pat dry with a soft cloth.

  2. Avoid harsh chemicals

    • Remove your jewelry when using bleach, strong cleaning agents, or when swimming in heavily chlorinated pools.

  3. Store safely

    • Store pieces separately in soft pouches or compartments so metal and stones do not scratch each other.

Just like mined diamonds, lab grown diamonds will not turn cloudy or lose their sparkle over time. With basic care, your Beau Diamond jewelry will remain radiant for years.

Does Beau Diamond Offer Custom Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry?

Yes.

If you are dreaming about something unique, Beau Diamond can create a custom piece just for you. We can help you design:

  • Custom lab grown engagement rings

  • Unique wedding bands

  • Special tennis bracelets and necklaces

  • Personalized diamond studs or sets

From the first idea to the final polishing, our team works closely with you to bring your vision to life, using only high-quality lab grown diamonds and fine craftsmanship.

Discover Lab Grown Diamonds with Beau Diamond

Lab grown diamonds offer a new way to experience real diamonds: modern, ethical, and brilliantly beautiful.

Explore our collections of engagement rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, necklaces, and stud earrings, or contact us to design a custom lab grown diamond piece created just for you.

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