Lab Grown Diamonds, Explained

A lab grown diamond is a diamond. It is chemically, optically and physically identical to one formed in the earth. The only difference is where it grew.

How they are made

Grown from a diamond seed under the same heat and pressure the earth uses, over weeks rather than millennia. The result is graded on the same four Cs of cut, colour, clarity and carat.

Where to start

If you are buying your first lab grown piece, a pair of studs is the easiest way to see the sparkle up close.