Impeccable origin
Lab-grown diamonds
Lab-created diamonds are known for their beauty, brilliance, and guaranteed origin.
Learn more about lab-grown diamonds’ impact, benefits, and why this sustainable choice is right for you.
Learn why VRAI created diamonds are unmatched
Lab-grown diamonds, also called man-made diamonds, lab diamonds and lab created diamonds, are produced without the negative environmental or human toll of mining. They are physically identical to mined diamonds and score 10 on the Mohs scale. The only difference is the point of origin.
Lab-created diamonds share an identical growing process to mined diamonds. Once fully formed, they are cut and polished to reveal maximum brilliance.
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Lab-grown diamonds vs mined diamonds
As of 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) considers both lab-grown and mined diamonds to be real. Unlike a mined diamond, a lab-grown diamond such as a VRAI created diamond has guaranteed origin.
The naked eye cannot tell the difference between a lab-grown and mined diamond. Most trained gemologists cannot tell the difference between a polished mined diamond and a polished lab-grown diamond without using advanced technology.
Popular lab-grown diamond rings
Hidden Halo
Solitaire
Three Stone
Halo
Vintage Style
Signature Bezel
Cathedral
Two Tone
Floral Setting
Hidden Halo
Solitaire
Three Stone
Cut for You ™ lab-grown diamonds
Experience the craftsmanship of bespoke diamond creation with our Cut for You™ program, where we cut a VRAI created lab-grown diamond for you in any shape and size.
Why choose lab-grown diamonds?
By selecting a lab-grown diamond, you are enjoying the beauty and brilliance of a diamond without the human and environmental toll of mining.
Are lab created diamonds better for the environment?
Not all lab-grown diamonds are created equal. Many lab-grown diamonds are made in foundries which rely on fossil fuels for energy. However, VRAI diamonds come from our zero-emission foundry.
Are lab-grown diamonds certified?
Lab-grown diamonds can and should be certified. Diamonds should go through a grading process that considers the 4Cs, no matter their origin.
Each carat of VRAI created diamond saves
143
lbs (65kg) of carbon dioxide
2,011
ounces (57 kg) of air pollution
250
tons (227 tonnes) of earth
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Lab grown fancy color pink diamonds
A pink diamond is a fancy colored diamond that is pink in color. Pink diamonds are not graded on the same D-Z color scale as white diamonds. VRAI created pink diamonds are physically identical to mined pink diamonds.
How lab grown diamonds are created
Lab-grown diamonds are produced by two methods: chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or high pressure, high temperature (HPHT).
HPHT is the less energy efficient method and involves placing a diamond seed into pure carbon, then exposing it to intense pressure and heat. The carbon attaches to the diamond seed and forms a rough diamond with a complex cuboctahedron shape.
CVD is a more sustainable process, using vacuum chambers to convert carbon-heavy gasses into plasma with less energy consumption. Kinetics allow the carbon atoms inside the chamber to build on top of the diamond seed in a single vertical direction so the rough diamond grows into a cleaner square shape.
Popular lab-grown diamond jewelry
VRAI Solitaire Necklace
VRAI Solitaire Stud
Orion Bracelet
Orion Necklace
Orion Necklace
The benefits of lab-grown diamonds
Discover even more reasons to choose lab-grown diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds can be traced directly to the above-ground foundry where they were formed. Mined diamonds, even those labeled as “ethical” or “conflict-free,” cannot promise the same.
Lab-grown diamonds are produced without the same devastation a mine brings to the land, wildlife, and local population.
VRAI controls its inventory from the moment a diamond is created in our zero-emission foundry to when it is set in fine jewelry. VRAI created diamonds are offered at a price that reflect their value,with no markups.
Lab-grown diamonds such as VRAI created diamonds are often more affordable than mined diamonds parallel in quality. Many customers are able to purchase lab-grown diamonds higher in carat weight because of this.
Only VRAI created lab-grown diamonds are produced in a zero-emissions foundry, hyrdopowered by the renewable energy of the Columbia River in America’s Pacific Northwest.
Which celebrities wear lab diamonds?
Due to their beauty, brilliance, and guaranteed origin, more and more celebrities are opting for VRAI created diamonds. Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Hailey Bieber, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Joe Jonas, Kendall Jenner, Chrissy Teigen, and Julia Roberts are just a few of the Hollywood stars who have selected VRAI fine jewelry for the red carpet and beyond. Discover who else has been spotted in VRAI created diamonds.
Lab-grown diamond vs mined diamond
Lab-grown and mined diamonds are nearly impossible to tell apart. Both are identical in appearance and chemical composition. Their few subtle differences come from their growth process and are not a reflection of their quality.
The main difference between mined and lab-grown diamonds is their morphology — their natural shape before cutting and polishing.
Mined diamonds grow as an octahedron. HPHT diamonds grow as a cuboctahedron, while CVD diamonds such as VRAI created diamonds grow as a cube.
Both mined and lab-grown diamonds have inclusions, which occur naturally during the growth process. Both origins occasionally produce flawless diamonds, which are rare and very valuable. Both mined and man-made diamonds must be graded for their clarity on a scale from Flawless to Included.
Lab-grown and mined diamonds “sparkle” in the same way — because they are both real diamonds.
A diamond’s brilliance comes from its ability to bend or refract light.
Light enters a diamond and is then reflected off its interior surfaces, called facets. This light interacting with the diamond’s multiple surfaces is its brilliance.
Brilliance depends on a diamond’s cut. A poorly-cut diamond will not shine as brightly as one with a high-quality cut.
Rainbow or colored light is referred to as a diamond’s “fire.” A diamond’s fire should only appear on a diamond’s outer surfaces, however, whether man-made or mined. If you look closely at a stone and rainbow colors appear within, it is likely synthetic. Moissanite and cubic zirconia are known for reflecting back lots of rainbow-colored light.
How to buy lab-grown diamonds
VRAI created diamonds are available for purchase online or by appointment.
For personalized guidance and expert advice, book an appointment with our diamond experts, in-store or virtually. You may also complete your entire purchase online. Browse our engagement ring, wedding band, fine jewelry, and diamond inventory, then add to your bag with the click of a button.
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Best-selling lab-grown diamonds
Our best-selling selection of fine jewelry and engagement rings are versatile enough for every style and designed to be loved for a lifetime.
The Signature Solitaire and Classic engagement ring are VRAI’s two best-selling lab-grown diamond engagement rings, followed by the Three Stone setting. Round Brilliant, Oval, and Emerald shaped VRAI created diamonds are the most popular diamond shapes and are most often featured in platinum or 18k solid yellow gold settings.
Lab-grown diamond FAQ
Yes, a lab-grown diamond is a real diamond. Lab-grown diamonds such as VRAI created diamonds share the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds. Each VRAI created diamond is anatomically identical to its mined counterpart and graded to the same standards, offering the same brilliance, durability, and beauty.
A VRAI created diamond is a lab grown diamond created in a foundry that is Carbon Neutral certified as zero-emissions then cut and polished by master craftspeople.
A lab-grown diamond takes approximately one month to grow. It is then cut and polished before being sold as loose diamonds or set in fine jewelry.
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The 4Cs of diamonds are cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. The 4Cs are considered the international standard to measure a diamond’s quality and establish its value. Each C has a specific way of being measured and graded. Their quality is recorded in a diamond grading report.
Diamond cut is not the shape of the diamond. Diamond cut refers to how the diamond is specifically cut and polished and determines how light enters and exits the diamond.
Diamond color refers to the absence of color in a diamond. Diamonds are considered more rare and valuable the closer to "colorless" they are. Diamond color is graded on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (very noticeable yellow color). Most engagement rings and diamond jewelry sits in the D-J range of colorless to near colorless. It's important to note that this scale is different than fancy color diamonds like pink, blue or green diamonds.
Diamond clarity refers to the visual purity of a diamond. This relates to how many inclusions or imperfections are present in a diamond. The diamonds with the highest clarity have the fewest inclusions.
Diamond carat refers to the size of a diamond which is traditionally measured by carat size.
Yes, lab-grown diamonds will pass a diamond tester. Because VRAI created diamonds are real diamonds—made entirely of carbon—they respond identically to testers used to measure thermal and electrical conductivity.
Only with advanced testing equipment. VRAI created diamonds are visually and chemically identical to mined diamonds, so traditional jewelers cannot distinguish them with the naked eye. Only specialized gemological tools can detect their origin.
Not without professional equipment. To the naked eye, and even under magnification, VRAI created diamonds are indistinguishable from mined diamonds. They exhibit the same brilliance, fire, and durability. Only a diamond grading report or advanced gemological tools can confirm a diamond’s lab-grown origin.
No, lab-grown diamonds like VRAI created diamonds do not get cloudy over time. Just like mined diamonds, their brilliance is lasting.