Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds? The answer is yes.

In recent years, lab-grown diamonds have gained a prominent place in the jewelry world. The question many ask is: are they real diamonds?

The answer is simple and unequivocal: yes.

What are lab-grown diamonds?

For over fifty years, humans have succeeded in reproducing in the laboratory the same conditions that form diamonds in nature. The result? Diamonds with identical chemical, physical, and optical characteristics to those mined from the depths of the Earth.
Originally, these diamonds were used mainly for industrial purposes, but today – thanks to the excellent quality achieved – they are part of the world of jewelry.

It's important to remember that in the laboratory, a rough stone is obtained, which, like the mined stones, will then be entrusted to the expert hands of cutters who will cut it into various shapes: brilliant round, teardrop, oval, and many others. 

But are they synthetic then?

Technically speaking, it's correct to call them synthetic, as any substance obtained in a laboratory rather than found in nature is defined as synthetic. However, in common parlance, "synthetic" is often associated with something fake, or an imitation, a simulant. A lab-created diamond is not a fake or an imitation: it is a diamond, unlike synthetic zirconia, YAG, or rhinestones.

What is the difference between cultured diamonds and mined diamonds?

The only difference is the environment in which they were formed and their cost. A lab-grown diamond is a diamond in every respect, with identical chemical, physical, and optical characteristics. Otherwise, the term "diamond" could not be used to identify it. This is why, according to international standards and all gemological institutes, the term "diamond" can be used. 

Lab-grown products are grown in just a few weeks in laboratories where every stage of production and processing is monitored. Natural products formed millions of years ago in the bowels of the earth, and their provenance, processing practices, and the environmental impact of their extraction often give rise to controversy.

Can a jeweler distinguish a lab-grown diamond from a mined one?

No. They are virtually identical. Traditional tools make it impossible for a jeweler and a gemologist to determine whether a diamond is lab-created or mined. Only an expert gemologist using sophisticated equipment can identify a diamond's origins.

Since they are created in a laboratory, are they all the same?

Absolutely not. Like mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds can exhibit slight color variations and small inclusions, making them unique.

In conclusion, choosing a lab-grown diamond means choosing an authentic diamond. With Kleed, you can do this consciously.