Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry
FAQs About Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry
Real. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined stones. They are not cubic zirconia or moissanite. IGI grades them on the same 4C scale used for mined diamonds. Even a trained gemologist cannot tell them apart without specialized equipment.
They are all names for the same product: a diamond grown in a lab rather than mined from the earth. The name does not change the quality or properties of the stone.
Typically, 50-70% less than a mined stone at the same carat weight, cut, and clarity. A 2ct lab-grown VS1 costs a fraction of the mined equivalent. Most customers use the savings to go up in carat or clarity.
Silvadi at 3033 S Parker Road, Suite 222, Aurora, CO 80014. Open Monday-Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. See and compare lab-grown styles in person.
Like all diamonds, they are not strong resale investments. But because you pay significantly less upfront, your total exposure is much lower than with a mined stone. Most customers buy for the jewelry itself: the brilliance, the size, the meaning, not resale.
Yes. Bring in existing jewelry for reference, or describe what you have in mind. We work with you on diamond shape, setting style, and metal.
Lab-grown center diamonds over 1 carat come with an IGI grading report covering cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Smaller center stones and accent diamonds are not individually certified, which is standard for stones that size. Ask us and we'll tell you exactly what documentation comes with any piece.
Look for retailers who tell you clearly which stones come with an independent grading report, explain the grades in plain language, and have a clear return and shipping policy. Silvadi ships across the USA from Aurora with tracking on every order, and shipping is free on orders over $100.