What Are Lab Grown Diamonds? A Clear Guide to Origin, Quality, and Value

Polished round brilliant lab grown diamond next to a rough diamond crystal on a cream leather jeweler’s tray, with a loupe and tweezers in the background

A diamond grown in a lab is still a diamond. That surprises a lot of first-time buyers, because the word “lab” tends to trigger the same reaction as “imitation” or “fake.” It shouldn’t. The real distinction that matters when you’re shopping for an engagement ring or wedding band isn’t real versus fake. It’s natural versus […]