Lab diamonds are made in controlled laboratory environments using today’s most advanced technologies that duplicate the growing conditions of mined diamonds or those produced by the earth.

Lab diamonds have the same optical and chemical properties as mined diamonds. The sparkle is the exact same. The only difference is their origin.

Yes, lab-created diamonds will test positive on a diamond tester. Although grown by scientists in a lab instead of in the earth’s crust, lab diamonds are absolutely real diamonds. They have the same chemical and optical properties as natural diamonds.
Expert gemologists cannot tell the difference between the two with the naked eye. A lab diamond can only be distinguished from mined diamonds using specialized equipment that can detect the minor differences in trace elements and crystal growth.

No, moissanite is a different mineral and stone than lab-created diamonds, with a completely different look and hardness rating.

There are two common methods for lab diamond creation and growing, High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition). CVD is a newer technology and the preferred process to produce a quality, genuine diamond. We only use lab diamonds that are grown using the CVD process.
It is generally considered to take about a month to grow a 1ct CVD diamond, although growth periods vary individually for each diamond.
Growing these diamonds requires a unique and innovative process that starts with a thin ‘seed’ diamond placed inside a chamber and subjected to high temperatures. Then, a carbon-rich gas mixture is introduced to the chamber. The gases are ionized to break down their molecular bonds, allowing the pure carbon to attach itself to the diamond seed. As the carbon builds up, it forms atomic bonds with the seed diamond, resulting in the growth of a new, larger diamond — identical to diamonds found in nature.
This is how all of our lab diamond center stones are grown and are exclusively used for our engagement rings.

Just like earth-mined diamonds, their market value will vary over time. Since lab diamonds are a more recent introduction to the market, there is more uncertainty on future pricing when compared to natural diamonds.

We value your ability to choose what matters most to you. When it comes to your diamond engagement ring, we encourage you to select the diamond that makes the most sense for your budget and preferences. We will always provide exceptional quality engagement rings and stones, regardless of whether that stone is grown in a lab.

Yes, just like a mined diamond, lab diamond rings can be insured. We recommend briteco for jewelry and engagement rings.

Lab diamonds are chemically and optically the same as natural diamonds. The primary difference between a lab grown diamond and an earth-mined diamond is its growth origin. Even an expert gemologist cannot recognize the difference between the two with the naked eye, and lab diamonds test positive on a diamond tester.

The cut of the diamond is paramount because it delivers light, scintillation, and brilliance. We focus on identifying the diamonds that have the best cut, crafted by only the best artists. We exclusively work with expert diamond cutters that cut for beauty, not just value and profit.

A highly-visible aspect of a diamond is its color, which can be described as the distinction between a diamond that’s exceptionally white, perfectly white, or has a hint of yellow that becomes increasingly noticeable.