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Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Real? Downsides, Celebrity Facts, and Appraisals | Future Jewelry



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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds: pure carbon in the same crystal structure, with a hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale. The only difference is origin, since they are grown with the CVD or HPHT method instead of being mined.

Do lab grown diamonds pass a diamond tester?

Yes. Because lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds, they test as diamond on standard diamond testers. Telling a lab-grown diamond from a mined one requires advanced laboratory equipment, which is why grading reports from labs like IGI and GIA matter.

Can an appraiser tell if a diamond is lab grown?

Not by eye. Because lab-grown and mined diamonds are chemically identical, an appraiser needs specialized gemological equipment or a grading report to confirm origin. IGI and GIA both grade lab-grown diamonds and state the lab-grown origin on their reports.

Will a lab grown diamond scratch easily?

No. A lab-grown diamond rates 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, the same as a mined diamond, so it resists scratches in daily wear. At Future Jewelry, lab-grown diamonds are set in solid 14K, 18K or 10K gold or platinum, never silver or plated metal.