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Lab Created Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds: Nature's beauty, nurtured by science. Looking for Colored Diamonds?

 
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Shape ActionCompare Price Carat Cut Color Clarity Lab
Round
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$986 1.00IdealDVS1GCAL Width: 6.48 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.46 mm
Cushion
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$1,030 1.17IdealGVVS2GCAL Width: 5.92 mmLength to Width: 1.01Length: 5.98 mm
Round

$1,050 1.01IdealFVVS2GCAL Width: 6.41 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.40 mm
Round

$1,092 1.05ExcellentFVVS2GCAL Width: 6.60 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.57 mm
Round
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$1,095 1.10IdealEVVS2GCAL Width: 6.63 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.62 mm
Round
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$1,104 1.11IdealFVS2GCAL Width: 6.7 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.67 mm
Round
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$1,213 1.24ExcellentEVS1GCAL Width: 6.87 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.85 mm
Cushion
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$1,396 1.02IdealDVVS2GCAL Width: 5.45 mmLength to Width: 1.16Length: 6.31 mm
Princess
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$1,469 1.63IdealHVS1GCAL Width: 6.44 mmLength to Width: 1.02Length: 6.56 mm
Radiant
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$1,499 1.77IdealHVS2GCAL Width: 5.96 mmLength to Width: 1.42Length: 8.45 mm
Pear
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$1,509 1.70IdealIVS1GCAL Width: 6.66 mmLength to Width: 1.58Length: 10.53 mm
Princess
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$1,518 1.65IdealGVS1GCAL Width: 6.36 mmLength to Width: 1.02Length: 6.47 mm
Radiant
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$1,526 1.56IdealGVS2GCAL Width: 5.72 mmLength to Width: 1.47Length: 8.41 mm
Radiant
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$1,550 1.83IdealHVS2GCAL Width: 6.02 mmLength to Width: 1.43Length: 8.63 mm
Cushion
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$1,564 1.78IdealHVS2GCAL Width: 6.63 mmLength to Width: 1.16Length: 7.71 mm
Round
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$1,569 1.70Very GoodGVS1GCAL Width: 7.62 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.59 mm
Princess
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$1,570 1.63IdealGVVS2GCAL Width: 6.36 mmLength to Width: 1.02Length: 6.51 mm
Princess
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$1,583 1.70IdealGVS1GCAL Width: 6.48 mmLength to Width: 1.02Length: 6.63 mm
Princess
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$1,587 1.76IdealGVS1GCAL Width: 6.55 mmLength to Width: 1.02Length: 6.68 mm
Princess
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$1,591 1.79IdealHVS1GCAL Width: 6.46 mmLength to Width: 1.03Length: 6.66 mm
Emerald
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$1,620 1.54IdealGVS2GCAL Width: 5.37 mmLength to Width: 1.47Length: 7.92 mm
Cushion
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$1,630 1.35IdealDVS2GCAL Width: 6.05 mmLength to Width: 1.17Length: 7.07 mm
Pear
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$1,631 1.76Very GoodHVS2GCAL Width: 6.78 mmLength to Width: 1.58Length: 10.72 mm
Round
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$1,647 2.11ExcellentISI1GCAL Width: 8.24 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 8.22 mm
Emerald
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$1,663 1.60IdealDSI1GCAL Width: 5.54 mmLength to Width: 1.43Length: 7.91 mm
Emerald
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$1,676 1.84Very GoodHVS2GCAL Width: 5.71 mmLength to Width: 1.47Length: 8.38 mm
Round
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$1,728 1.40IdealFVVS1GCAL Width: 7.2 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.19 mm
Oval

$1,743 1.08IdealDVS1GCAL Width: 5.75 mmLength to Width: 1.47Length: 8.47 mm
Oval
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$1,789 1.35IdealDVS1GCAL Width: 6.27 mmLength to Width: 1.41Length: 8.87 mm
Pear
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$1,815 1.76Very GoodHVS1GCAL Width: 6.73 mmLength to Width: 1.58Length: 10.64 mm
Emerald
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$1,841 1.75Very GoodGVS2GCAL Width: 5.68 mmLength to Width: 1.47Length: 8.34 mm
Oval

$1,860 1.03IdealEVVS1GCAL Width: 5.75 mmLength to Width: 1.42Length: 8.15 mm
Marquise
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$1,881 1.07IdealDVS2GCAL Width: 5.31 mmLength to Width: 2.06Length: 10.92 mm
Cushion
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$1,885 1.50IdealEVS2GCAL Width: 6.43 mmLength to Width: 1.05Length: 6.77 mm
Round
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$1,924 1.55ExcellentGVS1GCAL Width: 7.55 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.53 mm
Cushion
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$1,930 1.54IdealEVS2GCAL Width: 6.49 mmLength to Width: 1.04Length: 6.75 mm
Oval
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$1,951 1.08IdealEVVS1GCAL Width: 5.76 mmLength to Width: 1.46Length: 8.40 mm
Emerald
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$1,962 2.23Very GoodHVS1GCAL Width: 6.11 mmLength to Width: 1.46Length: 8.90 mm
Oval
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$1,969 1.09IdealEVVS1GCAL Width: 5.81 mmLength to Width: 1.44Length: 8.34 mm
Round
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$1,974 1.55IdealFVVS2GCAL Width: 7.45 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.42 mm
Round
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$1,977 1.51IdealEVVS2GCAL Width: 7.39 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.37 mm
Cushion
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$2,009 1.51IdealEVS1GCAL Width: 6.65 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 6.66 mm
Round
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$2,020 1.59IdealFVVS2GCAL Width: 7.49 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.48 mm
Cushion
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$2,130 1.51IdealEVVS2GCAL Width: 6.24 mmLength to Width: 1.17Length: 7.27 mm
Cushion
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$2,134 1.53IdealDVS2GCAL Width: 5.63 mmLength to Width: 1.45Length: 8.19 mm
Emerald
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$2,147 1.55IdealEVS1GCAL Width: 5.40 mmLength to Width: 1.46Length: 7.86 mm
Emerald
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$2,175 1.57IdealEVS1GCAL Width: 5.52 mmLength to Width: 1.42Length: 7.86 mm
Round
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$2,184 1.80ExcellentFVS1GCAL Width: 7.91 mmLength to Width: 1.00Length: 7.89 mm
Pear
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$2,214 2.08IdealHVS2GCAL Width: 7.21 mmLength to Width: 1.55Length: 11.14 mm
Round
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$2,228 1.84IdealFVS1GCAL Width: 7.89 mmLength to Width: 1.01Length: 7.84 mm
Radiant
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$2,239 1.61IdealDVS2GCAL Width: 5.85 mmLength to Width: 1.42Length: 8.3 mm
Pear
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$2,289 2.15Very GoodHVS2GCAL Width: 7.24 mmLength to Width: 1.56Length: 11.29 mm

About Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-created or lab-grown diamonds are diamonds that are grown in controlled laboratory environments, while mined diamonds are formed naturally in the Earth's crust over millions of years. The main differences lie in their origin, formation process, and availability. Lab-grown diamonds are produced using high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methods, replicating the natural diamond-growing process. Both lab-grown and mined diamonds have the same chemical composition and exhibit the same physical and optical properties. However, lab-grown diamonds offer a more consistent supply, wider range of options, and are considered a more ethical and sustainable choice as they eliminate the need for diamond mining.

Lab-grown diamonds are less pricy than mined diamonds due to factors such as their more cost-effective production process in controlled laboratory environments, a consistent supply that helps regulate prices, the perception of rarity and prestige associated with mined diamonds, and streamlined distribution channels. While lab-grown diamonds offer a more affordable option, pricing can still vary based on factors like size, quality, and brand reputation. It's important to consider that the price of diamonds, whether lab-grown or mined, is subject to market fluctuations and consumer demand. Learn about the 4Cs of a Diamond to determine value vs quality.

In most cases, a trained jeweler or gemologist can only differentiate between lab-created diamonds and mined diamonds using specialized equipment and expertise. There are certain characteristics and features that can help identify the origin of a diamond. However, as lab-created diamonds have become more advanced in their production techniques, it has become more challenging to distinguish them from mined diamonds without proper testing. Sophisticated laboratory testing using advanced instruments can provide conclusive results regarding a diamond's origin. It's important to note that reputable jewelers and gemologists follow ethical practices and disclose the origin of the diamonds they sell to ensure transparency and customer satisfaction.

When cutters purchase rough mined diamonds, they do incur a cost for the material and therefore may aim for higher yield during the cutting process. This can sometimes lead to adjustments in the diamond's proportions or "hiding" weight in the girdle area to maximize the value of the rough diamond. In the case of lab-created diamonds, since the rough material is grown rather than purchased, there is no direct hard cost associated with it. As a result, cutters may have more flexibility to prioritize better cut and proportions over maximizing yield, potentially resulting in enhanced light performance and a visually appealing diamond.
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