FAQs – Lab Grown Diamonds

3x Excellent in Cut, Polish & Symmetry = "Triple Ex". This is the industry term for top-tier quality diamonds that receive the best grade (Excellent or Ideal) in all three categories. IGI's "Ideal" grade is even better than Excellent.

No. Lab diamonds are made of pure crystallised carbon, identical to natural diamonds. They are extremely hard (10 on the Mohs scale) and retain their sparkle permanently. Dirt and oil can cloud the surface, but simple cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush restores full brilliance.

They are completely different materials. Moissanite has a different light refraction (stronger rainbow effect) and is significantly less valuable. A real lab diamond shows classic white fire and should always come with a GIA or IGI certificate.

We believe the massive ~70% price difference between mined and lab diamonds cannot be sustained long-term, as both are identical products. As lab diamond demand grows globally, prices may adjust. The risk of mined diamond prices falling is very high.

Real diamonds (official IGI, GCAL, GIA certificates) – chemically, physically & optically identical to mined diamonds. Up to 95% cheaper. Affordable fancy color diamonds. Sustainable, eco-friendly & ethical (ESG). No blood diamonds. The question isn't why buy a lab diamond – it's why NOT.

The lab diamond market is growing but unfortunately so are counterfeits. Some sellers pass off moissanite or other imitations as real lab diamonds – even with fake certificates. Always buy from a trusted jeweler with verifiable IGI or GIA certificates.

No. Even experts using traditional instruments and diamond detectors cannot distinguish them. Specialized gemological institutes have developed extremely expensive and complex equipment to identify growth morphology, and even then it is extremely difficult.

A lab grown diamond is created in a laboratory using HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) or CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) methods. The growing process imitates natural diamond formation. The result: chemically, physically and optically identical to mined diamonds. Available in all sizes, shapes and colors.

CVD grows diamonds layer by layer under controlled conditions – often producing more color-stable stones. HPHT uses high pressure and temperature to simulate natural growth conditions – often producing higher clarity and richer fancy colors.

Yes. Quality varies by manufacturer: growth speed, technology, raw materials and quality control all influence clarity, color and overall quality. Reputable suppliers invest in research, modern technology and careful production processes.

Absolutely. A GIA or IGI certificate confirms that the diamond meets real quality standards. It includes key information about color, clarity, cut and carat weight. Unscrupulous sellers sometimes sell lab diamonds without certificates or with falsified documentation.

No. Many important aspects are not listed on the certificate: actual brilliance, growth patterns, treatment methods, subtle color tints (brown, grey, green), surface-reaching inclusions, or milky/hazy appearance ('graining'). A reputable expert can help evaluate true quality.