Lab Grown vs Earth Created Diamonds? Which is better? 

Lab created diamonds are rapidly increasing in popularity in recent years, especially among younger generations, and this is not just because they are significantly cheaper. While you could get carried away in debate, here’s the real scoop. Lab grown diamonds are identical to earth created diamonds. They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties. This means they also share the same sparkle, scintillation, and fire characteristics.

So, what are the differences? 

Earth created diamonds were formed billions of years ago and are mined. The history of mining for diamonds has been plagued with environmental and ethical issues, which fortunately have been improving more recently. Lab grown diamonds are made using two primary methods, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and high pressure high temperature (HPHT). You can look up the science of those two processes elsewhere, but what you should know is that because Lab grown is crafted in a controlled environment they typically rate better on the 4C’s (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat) making it easier to find high quality Lab diamonds. With regards to value, the truth is that both Earth created and Lab grown diamonds lose their value significantly the minute you purchase them, similar to purchasing a car. That said, Earth created diamonds slowly appreciate over time and tend to have a much stronger resale market and value than Lab grown (which is almost non-existent right now).