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How to Find the Perfect Lab-grown Diamond for Your Engagement Ring

If you're shopping for a diamond engagement ring, you might be confused about whether to buy a natural diamond or a lab-grown diamond. Both have their pros and cons, but here's the deal: if you want your ring to last forever, go with a lab-grown diamond.

What is a lab-grown diamond?

A diamond is a mineral that is formed deep within the earth. The intense heat and pressure deep within the earth creates diamonds, which then travel up to the surface of our planet in volcanic eruptions.

As such, lab-grown diamonds are not naturally occurring: They are made in a lab by skilled scientists and technicians.

Why do people prefer lab-grown diamonds over natural diamonds?

The reason why lab-grown diamonds are so popular is because they have all the benefits of a natural diamond but come with none of the drawbacks. So, if you're looking to save money, this is a great option!

If you're worried about quality or durability, don't be—lab-grown diamonds are actually more consistent in quality than natural diamonds. They also have better color and clarity ratings (and often come with certificates).

Finally, let's talk about purity: most people don't realize that natural diamonds are usually impure (i.e., they contain other elements besides carbon). This makes them less durable since they can scratch more easily or even break under certain conditions (like extreme heat). Lab-grown diamonds avoid these issues completely because they're pure carbon crystals created from graphite under intense pressure and temperature conditions similar those found deep inside our planet's crusts!

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What is the difference between lab-grown diamonds and synthetic diamonds?

You may have heard the term "synthetic diamonds" and wondered exactly what it means. According to The Diamond Pro, synthetic diamonds are man-made and created in a lab under controlled conditions. These are not the same as lab-grown diamonds, however; there are some important distinctions between the two types of stone that should be considered when shopping for engagement rings.

Lab-grown diamonds are grown from carbon and impurities in an artificial environment—usually a factory—whereas synthetic diamonds are not grown and instead manufactured from other materials like boron carbide, graphite, or copper. Synthetic stones can also be created by mixing natural materials with petroleum products under high temperatures and pressure conditions to form new crystals, as well as through chemical processes such as ion implantation which is used today by many jewelers around the world despite its lack of popularity for consumer use due to lower quality results compared with those produced by nature over millions of years without human intervention."

How to decide which lab-grown diamond to buy?

Once you’ve decided on a lab-grown diamond, the next step is to find one that’s right for your budget, lifestyle and personality. Here are some tips:

Know your budget. If money isn’t an issue and you want the best of everything, then go ahead and buy an H&A (high color) graded gemstone. However, if finances are tight or this is a secondary engagement ring, then choose something lower in quality but higher in price point. For example: if you find a 1 carat H&A graded diamond that costs $15K USD and another 1 carat D-colorless VS2 clarity graded diamond that costs $4K USD (about half as much), choose the latter option because it has less color than its counterpart but still maintains near perfect clarity levels!

Consider your lifestyle before making any purchase decisions! If you don't wear jewelry often or would prefer not having something so precious lying around all day long waiting for someone else's hands - go with cubic zirconia instead! It'll be cheaper too since cubic zirconia does not require maintenance like diamonds do which also means there will be less wear & tear overtime leading up until someone finally decides whether they should keep it forever (and hopefully not lose it).

Choose a carat weight.

Your first step in choosing a diamond is its carat weight. The carat weight is the measurement of how much diamond you'll have in your ring. A 1 carat diamond weighs 0.2 grams (0.0071 ounces), while a 2 carat diamond weighs 0.4 grams (0.0144 ounces). Most engagement rings contain between one and three carats, though some may be larger or smaller depending on personal preference, the size of the finger it's being worn on, and other factors like budget and setting style. Generally speaking, however, if you're trying to decide between two different stones that are similar in cut but differ by size—say, an oval cut versus a round brilliant cut—the oval will generally appear larger because it reflects more light than its round counterpart does (though this isn't always true—if both diamonds have ideal proportions for their shapes then you'll see no difference).

And just for fun: You've probably heard about fancy colored diamonds such as pink or blue ones before; these are rarer since they require more work from nature than regular white ones do!

Choose a color.

Color is king when it comes to lab-grown diamonds. This is because colorless, or D-color, diamonds are extremely rare in nature—so rare that they're worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If you want to get the most bang for your buck (and who doesn't?), go with J color or higher. Some people prefer a slightly yellow diamond instead of colorless, but be warned: if your fiancée likes sparkly rocks and will notice any imperfections, even the slightest tint can make or break her happiness with your choice.

Choose a clarity.

The first thing you need to do is choose a clarity grade for your lab-grown diamond. Clarity grades are used to describe the amount of imperfections in a diamond, from flawless to flawed. The more imperfections, the lower the clarity grade and therefore the less expensive it is. While some people may think that their first instinct should be to get the highest clarity possible for their money, this isn't necessarily true—it's best not to sacrifice quality for a bargain price when it comes to diamonds.

You want your engagement ring setting and band built around a pristine stone so that it will last forever and look as beautiful as possible at all times. If you're going with an option like lab-grownd diamond instead of a true diamond (which have no color), then opt for one with excellent cut grades since these are what determine how sparkly they'll be on their own without any help from color enhancers like heat treatment or chemical dyes; more on those later!

Choose a cut.

The cut of a diamond is the way in which it has been shaped. It's what gives each stone its brilliance, sparkle and beauty. It also affects the value of your diamond as well as its appearance; therefore, choosing a diamond with an ideal cut should happen before you consider carat weight or color grade.

The most important factor in determining the value of your lab grown diamonds is their cut grade — more so than carat weight or color grade (although these are important too). As such, many jewelers will put more emphasis on this aspect when choosing between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds.

Lab-grown diamonds are an excellent choice for engagement rings and other types of jewelry.

If you're looking for the perfect engagement ring, lab-grown diamonds are an excellent choice. With their lower price tags and improved ethical standards, these man-made gems can be more affordable than natural diamonds and can help protect the environment as well. Plus, they're often more beautiful than their natural counterparts—and even more durable.

If you want to know more about the advantages of lab-grown diamonds compared to those found in nature, read on.

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