How common are lab grown engagement rings?
Lab grown diamond engagement rings are the fastest growing market for engagement rings in Australia. Largely due to the leaps forward in technology and a move towards sustainability, lab diamond engagement rings are now a real, viable alternative for those looking to upgrade to a larger stone for a lower price than a traditional natural diamond.
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What’s the difference in cost for lab grown diamond rings?
On average, lab grown diamond rings are about 75% cheaper than the equivalent natural diamond. The efficiency in the laboratory creation process means that the cost of creating lab diamonds is notably cheaper than mining natural diamonds. For consumers, the end result is that they can usually upgrade to a substantially larger ring for the same budget or find the same ring for much less.
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Are lab grown diamonds considered ‘real’ diamonds?
Yes, lab grown diamonds are made to the exact standards of a natural ‘mined’ diamond. Although they are grown in a lab, lab made diamond rings are subject to the same process that earth mind diamonds go through – only much faster and in a lab. The only difference between a natural and a lab diamond is how they are sourced.
All of our lab grown engagement rings are certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) to ensure quality and authenticity.
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Can you tell the difference between a lab and natural diamond?
No, it’s impossible to tell the difference between a natural diamond and a laboratory diamond with the naked eye. The truth is that even jewellers with specialised magnification equipment often find it difficult to spot the rings of a lab grown diamond. The misconception of lab diamonds being akin to a moissanite couldn’t be less true. Lab grown diamond rings are indistinguishable from natural diamond rings.