Are lab grown diamonds artificial?

Lab-grown diamonds are not considered "artificial" in the sense of being fake or counterfeit. They are real diamonds, but they are created in a laboratory setting rather than being mined from the earth. These diamonds are also often referred to as "synthetic" or "cultured" diamonds because they have the same chemical composition and crystal structure as natural diamonds.

The key difference between lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds is their origin. Lab-grown diamonds are created by replicating the natural diamond-growing process in a controlled environment. They are made from pure carbon, just like natural diamonds, and undergo the same processes of crystallization and growth. This results in diamonds that are physically, chemically, and optically identical to their natural counterparts.

So, while lab-grown diamonds are created by humans in a laboratory, they are real diamonds and are not considered artificial or fake in any way. They have gained popularity as a more ethical and sustainable alternative to mined diamonds.