Yes — lab grown diamonds are real diamonds: identical to mined diamonds in chemistry, hardness (Mohs 10) and IGI certification. The only difference is origin and price.
How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made
Lab-grown diamonds are made by HPHT and CVD — real diamonds grown in weeks, not millennia. Here is exactly how the two methods work.
Are Lab Grown Diamonds Certified?
Yes — lab grown diamonds are certified by IGI and GIA with the same 4C reports as mined diamonds. How to read a lab diamond certificate, and what to verify.
IGI Certified Lab Grown Diamonds: Grading, Reports & Value
What IGI certification means for a lab grown diamond — how to read the report, colour and clarity grades, and value versus mined diamonds.
How Much Is a 3 Carat Lab Grown Diamond?
A 3 carat lab grown diamond costs approximately $3,000–8,000 for round brilliant D-F VS1-VS2 Excellent cut. Compare grades, pricing, and alternatives.
How Much Is a 1 Carat Lab Grown Diamond?
A 1 carat lab grown diamond costs 30–50% less than mined. See price ranges, what drives cost, and how Satéur’s diamond-look alternatives compare.
Lab Grown Diamond Grading Explained
Lab-grown diamonds are graded using the same Four Cs system as mined diamonds. Understand color, clarity, cut, and carat — and how to read an IGI or GIA grading report.
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