• THE ETHICAL CHOICE
    The Ethical Choice

    When you choose a man-made diamond over mined, you’re guaranteed to avoid funding militant conflicts and create a much smaller environmental footprint than traditional mining. Many smart shoppers buy lab grown diamonds for their sustainability.

  • COST TO VALUE RATIO
    Cost To Value Ratio

    Considering lab grown diamonds are identical and typically cost around 85–90% less than a natural diamond, you’re getting better value and better bang for your buck by selecting a diamond made in a lab setting.

  • CORE STRENGTHS
    Core Strengths

    Lab grown and natural diamonds share the same crystal structure and sparkle just the same, so lab diamonds are just as hard but never get cloudy. Known for clarity, lab diamonds are often mistaken for high quality natural diamonds.

How Lab Grown Diamonds Are Made

Lab grown diamonds originate from two heat-based scientific processes: High Pressure/High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Both technologies begin with a tiny single diamond “seed” crystal made of carbon. While HPHT subjects the seed to high pressure and high temperature, true to its name, CVD grows the diamond substrate on the seed by subjecting it to a mix of hydrogen and methane gases. Carat Saver diamonds are conceived from both processes, undergoing rigorous evaluation and certification before we offer them to you.

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International Gemological Institute (IGI) Explains Lab Grown Diamonds
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Lab Grown Diamonds FAQ

How Do Lab Grown Diamonds Differ In Composition From Natural Diamonds?

Lab grown diamonds maintain an identical composition to their natural counterparts, from their crystal structure to their chemical, physical, and optical characteristics. Consequently, they feature the highest rating of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, just like mined natural diamonds.

How much cheaper are lab Grown diamonds than natural diamonds?

On average, lab grown diamonds cost about 30-40% of the retail price of natural diamonds. When you select a Carat Saver lab diamond, you’ll save thousands off what you’d normally spend on a natural diamond at your typical jewelry store. By cutting out the expensive overhead of brick-and-mortar storefronts and sales staff, we can extend our wholesale lab diamond prices to you.

How Can You Tell The Difference Between A Lab Grown Diamond And A Natural Diamond?

Because they’re identical in appearance, most jewelers can’t discern a lab grown diamond from a natural one without the aid of a special, high-powered microscope. Lab grown diamonds possess the same thermal and electrical conductivity as mined natural diamonds, so they’ll also pass a diamond tester exam. Many lab grown diamonds feature a miniscule laser inscription on the girdle, but without that mark, only a reputable gemological laboratory can identify a diamond as lab-made or mined from nature.

Do lab grown diamonds sparkle?

You can bet that lab grown diamonds sparkle just as brilliantly as natural diamonds, and it’s due in great part to the way in which they’re cut. Using the Carat Saver Lab Grown Diamond Search tool, you can choose the level of diamond cut grade to your exact preference.

Do lab grown diamonds come in different colors?

Yes! Lab grown diamonds are available in various colors, just like some of the most expensive natural gemstones. However, you can find a fancy colored diamond at a great price if you opt for a lab-made version. You can easily narrow your diamond search to any number of colors in the Carat Saver Lab Grown Diamond Search tool, including pink, yellow, blue, and many more.