Lab-Grown Diamonds

What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Lab-Grown Diamonds are optically, chemically, and physically, identical to natural diamonds and are created in a lab by scientists. Lab-grown diamonds provide the same luxurious diamond at flexible price points to fit anyone’s lifestyle. Lab-grown diamonds also offer the opportunity of a larger carat weight at lower costs.

Optically

Indistinguishable from the naked eye, lab-grown diamonds present the same visible qualities as their natural counterparts.

Chemically

Lab-grown diamonds are not simulants. They are formed from rough crystals taking an average of 2–4 weeks.

Physically

To confidently tell lab-grown and natural diamonds apart, advanced instruments are needed to detect the physical aspects.

What Is The Difference Between Lab-Grown And Natural Diamonds?

Diamond Natural Lab-Grown
Chemical Composition Carbon Carbon
Crystal Shape Octahedron Cuboctahedron/Cube
Refractive Index 2.42 2.42
Dispersion 0.044 0.044
Hardness 10 10
Density 3.52 3.52
Inclusions/Blemishes Yes Yes

What Are The Benefits Of A Lab-Grown Diamond?

Adding lab-grown diamonds to your offering can increase diamond sales and give customers a new selection to best fit their needs.

According to consumer research from The MVEye, a market research and strategic consulting firm within our industry, lab-grown diamond awareness and education is consistently increasing.*

With Stuller’s excellent selection of loose lab-grown diamonds in a variety of sizes, shapes, and qualities, you can feel confident in meeting the demands of your customers with limitless options for a successful sale. Browse all in-stock options for lab-grown diamonds available with and without a grading report — rigorously tested and screened with your reputation in mind — and extend confidence to your customers with every request.

36%

of shoppers are shown to increase their budget when they are given the option to select a lab-grown diamond that is larger in size compared to natural diamonds.

72%

of retailers are now offering lab-grown diamonds as an additional choice.

20-40%

higher margins seen by retailers in lab-grown sales when compared to natural diamonds.
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