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Lab grown diamonds are budget-friendly, sustainable diamonds with a brilliant sparkle and shine. Our lab created diamonds for jewelry are created in state-of-the-art laboratories using renewable energy, making your pick an environmentally conscious choice. When you choose lab created diamonds from us to celebrate your special moment, you also help in safeguarding the planet by your decision.
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Diamonds come in various shapes. Take a detailed look at all the popular diamond shapes most commonly used to create lab diamond engagement rings and jewelry.
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What is a lab diamond ?
Lab grown diamonds are grown in state-of-the-art laboratories using advanced technology that emulates natural diamond-growing procedures. Lab diamonds and mined diamonds are optically the same as they have the same chemical structure and composition. Even a trained eye would need help to differentiate between the two.
Shopping for a lab grown diamond is a wise, ethical, and ecological decision as you play your part in saving the planet while also obtaining a 100% conflict-free gemstone. Sustainable, eco-friendly, and well within budgets; these features make lab diamonds the future of the diamond industry!
Lab Grown Vs. Natural Diamond
Natural diamonds form under the earth's mantle through intense heat and pressure over billions of years. In contrast, lab diamonds are grown in advanced laboratories using cutting-edge technology as a sustainable and 100% conflict-free alternative.
World-renowned diamond certification institutions like IGI and GIA grade both these types of diamonds based on factors such as their cut, color, clarity, and carat. While both diamonds are equally durable and rate 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, lab created diamonds are priced better than natural diamonds and can cost up to 90% less.
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- Mined Diamond
- Source:Exists naturally
- Chemical composition Carbon
- Conflict-free No
- Hardness (Mohs) 10
- Time taken to grow Hundreds of years
- Price$$$$
- Lab grown diamond
- SourceLab created
- Chemical composition Carbon
- Conflict-free Yes
- Hardness(Mohs) 10
- Time taken to grow 30 to 40 days
- Price$$
Diamond Certification
Lab grown diamonds undergo a grading and certification system just like mined stones. These are graded by independent diamond certification labs based on their cut, clarity, color, and carat (the 4C’s). The Friendly Diamonds’ lab created diamonds are certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and International Gemological Institute (IGI).
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How are lab diamonds made ?
To know how lab diamonds are created or how lab diamonds are grown, you must first understand how mined diamonds are formed. When exposed to heat and pressure, carbon dioxide forms into diamonds inside the earth's core and is transported to the earth's top layers through volcanic eruptions.
Lab grown diamonds are created by emulating these natural conditions of the earth through advanced technological processes like HPHT and CVD.
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4 C’s Of A Lab Grown Diamond
At Friendly Diamonds, we believe that knowing your diamond is essential before making its purchase. The 4C’s help you understand the main characteristics of your diamond (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat) and are used by grading institutions for assessing its quality.
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I recently bought a stunning ring from Friendly Diamond’s, and I have to say, the entire process was absolutely seamless.
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Mar 29, 2025
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I reconnected with the love of my life after 40 years of being apart. The ring I chose had to be something special… Her ring was exactly what I was looking for.
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The ring, from Friendly Diamonds, was exactly what shed wanted. Actually, they even surprised us by upgrading us to a larger, better quality diamond, free of charge!
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Mar 18, 2025
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After looking at several options, I finally settled on Friendly Diamonds and I’m so glad I did. If you’re hesitating, don’t! I also love the many customizations they offer.
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She loved it! I proposed where they filmed Wedding Crashers since it’s one of her favorite movies. I bought a 2.5ct E diamond and couldn’t believe how good the price was.
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When I finally decided exactly what I wanted, the ordering process was very easy. My ring arrived on time and it was displayed beautifully. I LOVE it!
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My set is beautiful!!! I purchased the Lorene twisted engagement ring and matching band in 14k white gold. It surpassed my expectations for ordering online.
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Feb 17, 2025
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I really wanted a pair of pear earrings. I love the earrings I received, they’re pretty and get complimented. Each diamond came with its own certificate…
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I finally got my ring and it’s so beautiful! I like how the website is simple and not overwhelming with selections. The ring is so beautiful that I can’t stop looking!!
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Feb 12, 2025
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My order turned out better than expected! It was certainly a stunner. Best thing about the whole experience was that it arrived exactly on her birthday thanks to the overnight express delivery. Well Done!