Are lab grown diamonds real?

Yes, lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. They have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds. The main difference between lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds is their origin.

Natural diamonds are formed deep within the Earth's mantle over billions of years under extreme heat and pressure. They are then brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions.

Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, are created in a controlled laboratory environment through various methods, such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) processes. These methods replicate the conditions under which natural diamonds are formed, allowing scientists to grow diamonds with the same crystal structure and characteristics.

Because lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, they are indistinguishable from natural diamonds to the naked eye and even to most gemological instruments. They are graded using the same criteria as natural diamonds and are available in various sizes, shapes, and qualities for use in jewelry and other applications.