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.
Do Lab Grown Diamonds Test as Real
Lab-grown diamonds test as real on standard diamond testers. This article explains the science of diamond testing, thermal conductivity, IGI certification, and what it means for buyers choosing a l...
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