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What is the difference between genuine and lab-grown diamonds?Updated a month ago

Genuine Diamonds

A genuine diamond is a naturally occurring crystal made of pure carbon that formed deep within the Earth under extreme pressure and heat over millions of years. 

Genuine diamonds are evaluated by the Four C’s:

Cut: The precision and quality of how the diamond is shaped, which determines its sparkle and brilliance

Color: The best diamonds are colorless, while lower grades show hints of yellow or brown

Clarity: The presence or absence of internal flaws and surface blemishes

Carat: Unit of weight. Affects value, but isn’t necessarily related to quality. 

Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds.

For the same price, a lab-grown diamond will be larger or higher quality than a mined diamond. They are conflict-free by nature. They are produced above ground in a laboratory, noted to be mined from the earth.


Our suppliers stand behind the certification of our genuine diamonds.

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