Lab Grown Diamonds.
Real in Every Way.
Same carbon. Same crystal structure. Same hardness (10/10 Mohs). Same brilliance. IGI certified. 40–60% more affordable than mined. No compromises — just smarter.
Lab Grown vs. Mined Diamond
Common Questions
Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?
Yes — completely real. Lab grown diamonds are not simulants (like cubic zirconia or moissanite). They are actual diamond crystals grown in a controlled environment using carbon — the same element as mined diamonds. Chemically, physically, and optically they are identical. Even expert gemologists cannot distinguish them without a spectrometer.
How are lab grown diamonds made?
Two methods: HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) mimics the conditions deep underground, and CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition) grows diamond layer by layer from a carbon-rich gas. Both produce gem-quality diamonds certified by IGI (International Gemological Institute).
Will a lab grown diamond test as real on a diamond tester?
Yes. All standard diamond testers work on thermal conductivity, which is identical in lab grown and mined diamonds. They test positive as real diamonds. Only specialised equipment that detects trace nitrogen patterns can differentiate them.
Are lab grown diamonds eco-friendly?
Significantly more so. Diamond mining requires moving tonnes of earth, uses vast amounts of water, and leaves large open pit scars. CVD lab growing uses electricity (ideally from renewable sources) and significantly less land and water. There are zero conflict or human rights concerns.
Why are lab grown diamonds so much cheaper?
Supply chain. Mined diamonds go through mining companies → cutters → wholesalers → retailers — each adding margin. Lab grown diamonds bypass the mining chain entirely. The diamond itself takes 6–10 weeks to grow vs billions of years underground.
Does Everkarat use lab grown diamonds exclusively?
Yes. We made this choice because lab grown diamonds are chemically identical, ethically sourced, and allow our customers to get significantly bigger, better quality stones within the same budget. Every stone comes with an IGI certificate.
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