Lab Grown Diamond Education
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds
Feature | Lab-Grown Diamond | Natural Diamond |
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Origin | Created in labs using high-tech processes (CVD/HPHT) | Formed naturally over billions of years underground |
Chemical Composition | Identical to natural diamonds (pure carbon) | Pure carbon with possible trace elements |
Environmental Impact | No mining required | Includes land disruption, water use, and emissions |
Ethical Concerns | Ethically sourced with full traceability | May involve conflict zones and unfair labor |
Price | 30–50% less expensive for same size/quality | Higher cost due to rarity and extraction |
Appearance | Identical to the naked eye | Identical to the naked eye |
Certification | GIA, IGI, and other gem labs | GIA, IGI, AGS, etc. |