Lab grown diamonds encapsulate the perfect blend of timeless beauty and current-day technology. Cultivated in advanced laboratories, lab grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical and optical properties as mined diamonds — both deliver the sparkle, fire, and durability that defines fine jewelry for generations. The difference is in the origin of lab grown diamonds, and they were created above ground through precise, sustainable processes compared to mined diamonds from the earth. For those seeking ethically conscious luxury without compromising on beauty, lab grown diamonds offer a modern, responsible way to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds, the result of advanced technology mimicking natural diamond formation. They start as pure carbon crystals with the same atomic structure as mined diamonds, resulting in exceptional brilliance and fire.
Lab Grown Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds:
- Same composition, different origin: Identical chemical and optical properties. Lab grown diamonds are created in controlled environments versus Earth's natural processes.
- Graded the same: Evaluated using the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, carat weight).
- Indistinguishable: Even experts need special tools to tell them apart.
Lab Grown Diamonds vs. Imitation Stones (Including Moissanite):
- Real vs. Fake: Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds (carbon). Imitations are different materials.
- Moissanite difference: While also beautiful and durable, moissanite is silicon carbide (SiC), not carbon.
- Optical differences: Moissanite has a higher refractive index, leading to more brilliance (sparkle) and a different type of fire (more colorful flashes) compared to lab grown diamonds.
- Core properties: Lab grown diamonds share the same hardness (10 Mohs), thermal conductivity, and unique diamond "fire" due to their carbon structure.
How are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
Lab grown diamonds are made using two advanced techniques that turn pure carbon into stunningly beautiful gems. These techniques are a perfect mix of science accuracy and skilled artistry.
High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)
The HPHT method carefully copies the conditions in nature where diamonds are formed. A pure carbon source is kept in chambers that have been carefully designed to handle pressures and temperatures above 7,000 atmospheres. The extreme conditions break down the carbon, which then flows through an exact temperature gradient and forms a pure diamond crystal. It takes several days to finish the process, but when it's done, you get a rough diamond crystal that looks and feels like a real diamond.
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Diamonds can be made in a different way with the CVD method, which is very accurate down to the atomic level. The process starts in a vacuum chamber that is heated to about 800 degrees Celsius. A small piece of diamond is used as a base for the chamber. The gases hydrogen and methane are turned into plasma, which makes it possible for pure carbon atoms to fall to the seed crystal and connect to it. Over the course of a few weeks, these carbon atoms arrange themselves into the tetrahedral crystal structure that diamonds have. The end result is a rough diamond that is just as beautiful as ones that are made naturally. It is now ready to be cut and polished into a beautiful gem.
The Qualities of Lab Grown Diamonds
A lab grown diamond exemplifies five distinctive qualities that define its value and beauty. Each of these characteristics contributes to its status as a true diamond.
Pure Carbon Composition
Each lab grown diamond consists of 100% pure carbon atoms arranged in a perfect crystal structure. This purity ensures that every stone exhibits true diamond properties, from its exceptional hardness to its brilliant light performance.
Superior Hardness
As the hardest known natural material, lab created diamonds score 10 on the Mohs scale. This supreme durability protects the stone's polish and facet edges, allowing it to maintain its beauty through generations of wear.
Exceptional Brilliance
The signature sparkle of lab created diamonds comes from their ability to reflect and refract light. Their high refractive index creates bright flashes of white light, while their dispersion produces captivating rainbow colors, resulting in the distinctive fire that defines diamond beauty.
Professional Certification
Each lab created diamond receives certification from leading gemological laboratories. These certificates detail the stone's unique characteristics using the internationally recognized 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. This standardized grading ensures that every lab created diamond meets the same quality criteria as natural diamonds.
Lasting Value
Lab created diamonds maintain their beauty permanently. Unlike other gemstones or imitations, they never cloud, fade, or lose their sparkle over time. Their enduring qualities make them ideal choices for both fine jewelry and family heirlooms.
The Benefits of Lab Grown Diamonds
A lab grown diamond offers distinct advantages that resonate with modern values while maintaining the timeless allure of fine jewelry. These benefits enhance their appeal to discerning collectors who value both luxury and responsibility.
Environmental Stewardship
Lab created diamonds significantly reduce environmental impact in diamond production. Traditional diamond mining requires moving vast amounts of earth—up to 250 tons of soil for a single carat. In contrast, lab creation uses minimal land resources and requires no mining operations. This process reduces water usage by up to 85% and minimizes land disruption, preserving natural landscapes for future generations.
Ethical Clarity
The transparent origin of lab created diamonds provides complete certainty in their ethical sourcing. Each stone emerges from controlled laboratory conditions with a fully traceable history. This clear provenance eliminates concerns about conflict diamonds and ensures that every purchase supports responsible practices in the fine jewelry industry.
Exceptional Value
Lab created diamonds offer remarkable value while maintaining the highest standards of quality. These gems typically present a 30-40% cost advantage compared to natural diamonds of equivalent size and quality. This value proposition allows collectors to select larger stones or higher quality grades while remaining within their desired investment range. The savings often enable the creation of more elaborate jewelry designs or the addition of complementary stones to enhance the final piece.
Experience Lab Grown Diamonds!
Lab created diamonds embody the future of fine jewelry. They seamlessly blend the beauty of the past and the promise of the future. Offering identical brilliance, unmatched ethical clarity, and exceptional value, they are the sophisticated choice for life's most precious moments. Browse our beautiful collection of lab grown diamonds at Lucenjuri to find the gem that will shine as bright as your love, and as true as your values.
Lab Grown Diamond FAQs
What are lab grown diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds created in a lab using the same conditions of Earth's natural processes. Lab grown diamonds are chemically, physically and optically identical to mined diamonds; they have all the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond but have been made in a controlled environment which makes them more ethical and sustainable. At Lucenjuri, we are pleased to offer a range of great quality lab-created diamonds that are stunning and responsibly sourced.
How are lab grown diamonds made?
Lab grown diamonds are made using two processes: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Both of these processes replicate the natural process of diamond growth, either by using mineral carbon and mechanically heating and compressing diamond “seeds” using high pressure or vaporizing the carbon to form diamonds. All of our diamonds at Lucenjuri are created by the most sophisticated technology to meet the highest standards of quality and authenticity.
Are lab grown diamonds real?
Yes! Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. Lab grown diamonds display the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical features of natural diamonds, which is what makes them both real and valuable. Here at Lucenjuri, each of our diamonds is guaranteed authentic and is independently certified for quality.
What is the difference between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds?
The main difference between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds is their origin. Natural diamonds are formed by high pressure and heat deep in the ground over millions of years, while lab grown diamonds are created in a lab using advanced technology that mimics the natural process, but in a matter of weeks or months.
What are the benefits of lab grown diamonds vs. natural diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds are often more affordable and are generally more environmentally friendly than natural diamonds. They avoid mining, which eliminated the environmental impacts and other ethical issues associated with diamond mining. Lab diamonds are chemically and physically identical to natural diamonds. They offer the same quality, beauty, hardness, and brilliance as a natural diamond, which makes these an attractive, eco-friendly option because they allow consumers to purchase beautiful diamonds without causing harm to the planet.
Why are lab grown diamonds less expensive than natural diamonds?
The lab diamonds are more affordable, because there is no mining or the significant costs associated with mining, energy, huge operations, and labor. Natural diamonds are taken from the earth, lab grown diamonds are controlled reproducible conditions. All of this means that Lab diamonds can be produced with precision, speed, and efficiency, making them less expensive for the consumer who wants that high quality display and beauty of a diamond.
Are lab grown diamonds as strong as mined diamonds?
Yes, lab diamonds are equally strong as natural diamonds. They are made purely from carbon and share hardness, at a rating of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, which makes them very durable and resistant to scratches like mined diamonds.
What are the 4C's?
The 4Cs of diamonds are cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. These are the four primary characteristics that determine the quality and value of a diamond：
- Cut: The way the diamond is faceted, affecting its brilliance.
- Color:The degree of color that exists in a diamond. Colorless diamonds use a grading system that starts at D (colorless) and ends at Z (light yellow or brown).
- Clarity: The amount of visible internal and external flaws or imperfections, called inclusions or blemishes.
- Carat: The weight of the diamond, where one carat is equal to 200 milligrams.
Are lab grown diamonds certified?
Yes, all our lab grown diamonds are certified by either GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or IGI (International Gemological Institute). This certification ensures that the diamonds are professionally evaluated and meet strict standards for quality regarding cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.
Do lab created diamonds test as real?
Lab created diamonds will test as real using diamond testers, for they possess the same physical and optical properties as mined diamonds. They are made of the same carbon structure, thus making them visually indistinguishable from natural diamonds either to the naked eye or to a diamond tester.
Are Lucenjuri lab grown diamonds sustainably created?
Absolutely. At Lucenjuri, sustainability is paramount. Our lab grown diamonds are created with minimal effects on the environment, and are processed in such a way that they are ethical in order to avoid the ravages of mining. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint so that each diamond that we offer is made responsibly.
How do I pick a diamond shape?
The shape of your diamond is completely up to you and is based on your taste and the specific jewelry setting. Common diamond shapes include round, princess, cushion, oval, and emerald, among others. When choosing a diamond shape, keep in mind the style of your ring or jewelry, your personal taste, and how the shape fits into your lifestyle.
How do I clean a diamond ring?
To properly clean your diamond ring and keep it in good condition, you should regularly clean the diamond with gentle soap and warm water, using a soft brush to remove dirt that is built up over time. Never use harsh chemicals or anything that you they might scratch or damage. For professional cleaning, you can take the ring to any jeweler, where they can check and clean the stone and make it shine like new.
Where to buy lab grown diamonds?
You can buy lab grown diamonds that are high-quality and certified directly from Lucenjuri. We sell lab grown diamonds directly online with a wide selection of diamonds and detailed information about the diamonds including certification, 360-degree views, and the option to customize your piece. Our seamless and secure shopping experience includes free shipping, lifetime warranty and hassle free returns.
