OLI Lab Grown Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Lab-grown diamonds (also called man-made, synthetic, or cultured diamonds) are real diamonds created in a lab using advanced technology that replicates the natural diamond-growing process. They have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are 100% real diamonds. They are made of pure carbon arranged in the same crystal structure as natural diamonds.

Specialised testing equipment used by gemological labs can detect growth patterns and trace elements that distinguish lab diamonds from natural ones. Regular consumers cannot tell the difference without such tools.

The primary difference lies in their origin and value. Lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled laboratory environments over a few weeks, while natural diamonds are formed deep within the Earth over billions of years. In terms of value, natural diamonds are more valuable due to their rarity as a finite natural resource—something lab-grown diamonds, which can be produced in large quantities, do not share.

There are many reasons why people choose a lab diamond. They are ethically sourced, like natural diamonds, they have a smaller carbon footprint than mined diamonds, but the most popular reasons are because they are real diamonds for a much more affordable price. This means that having a larger diamond is now within reach to the majority of people.

Lab diamonds match natural diamonds in brilliance, durability, and quality, making them an excellent choice for those looking for a diamond at a more affordable price.

Most jewellers cannot tell the difference between lab created and natural diamonds without specialised tools. Gemologists use advanced equipment, like UV light and high-magnification microscopes, to detect growth characteristics unique to lab diamonds.

Lab diamonds are certified in the same way as natural diamonds are using the 4 C's as well as certifying that it is a lab grown diamond. Most of our lab diamonds will come certified by the IGI.

A customer who chooses a natural diamond over a lab-grown one is often someone who values the sentimental and symbolic significance of a gem formed over billions of years. To them, a natural diamond represents a rare and timeless treasure of the Earth, and it's important that their proposal reflects that deep connection to nature and tradition.

In lab-grown diamond rings, the diamond often represents a smaller portion of the ring's total value, with most of the cost going towards the setting, design, and craftsmanship. In contrast, natural diamond rings typically derive most of their value from the stone itself. For customers who want a diamond with long-term, inherent value as a core part of their engagement ring, a natural diamond is likely the better choice.

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