Absolutely! There is no doubt that lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are created by the same kinds of chemical reactions and physical processes that occur naturally inside the earth but are grown in a controlled laboratory environment where the size of a diamond crystal increases with the accumulation of carbon atoms around it. Scientifically, lab stones are exactly the same as natural diamonds chemically, physically, and optically. They are therefore considered to be real diamonds. The two leading authorities on diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls, IGI and GIA, both grade lab diamonds using the same scale and methodologies used on mined diamonds. We have more information about lab diamonds on our about lab diamonds page.

The price of diamonds grown in laboratories is always significantly lower than that of diamonds mined from the earth. The exact price difference will depend on various factors such as the size, quality, and specific type of diamond, but on average, lab grown diamonds are around 75% cheaper than natural diamonds. The reason for this is that the cost of producing rough laboratory grown diamonds is much lower than that of mining and removing rough natural diamonds from the earth. However, to become retail-ready, a rough diamond must go through all the same processes, including cutting, polishing, and certification, regardless of whether it was mined or lab grown.

To give you an example of the massive savings you can achieve, if a mined diamond were to cost S$ 10,000, an equivalent laboratory diamond, meanwhile, would cost you S$ 2,500.

Yes they do when being tested with a diamond tester. All lab created diamonds are tested using the same methods as natural diamonds; there are no differences between two. Diamonds, whether they are mined or made, possess a variety of unique properties, including hardness, refractive index, and thermal conductivity. Lab made diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural diamonds, so they will exhibit the same properties and characteristics when tested.

Just as in natural diamonds, inclusions are also present in most lab diamonds. Inclusions are natural imperfections that are found within diamonds, and they can occur in both lab and natural diamonds. Inclusions can take many forms, such as tiny bubbles or carbon deposits trapped inside the diamond as it formed. Just like natural diamonds, most diamonds created in labs have flaws, and only very few become flawless. Check out our guide to the 4Cs for more information about diamond clarity.

Yes insurers will insure lab made diamond rings the same way they would mined diamond rings, because are treated exactly the same as mined diamonds. When you visit us you can ask our team for guidance they will be happy to assist you. Keep in mind, your insurance policy will typically cover the cost of replacing or repairing your item if it is lost, stolen, or damaged. Make sure you read the terms of your insurance policy carefully, so you know what it covers and what it does not.