Yes, lab-grown diamonds, often called lab-created diamonds, synthetic diamonds, or man-made diamonds have the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical properties as natural diamonds. They are graded using the same independent laboratories using the same standards. The only difference is their origin.

Quality is determined by the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat, regardless of whether a diamond is lab-grown or mined. A well-cut lab-grown diamond will outshine a poorly cut natural diamond every time. At Ritani, our gemologists review every stone.

Significantly. Lab-grown diamonds are typically 70% or more below the price of comparable natural stones. That price gap makes it possible to choose a larger, higher-quality diamonds than your budget would allow with a mined stone, without compromising on certificate or brilliance.

Lab-grown diamonds have lower resale value than natural diamonds, largely because they can be produced rather than mined. If long-term resale value is a priority, a natural diamond is the stronger investment. If you're focused on getting the most beautiful stone for your budget today, a lab-grown diamond is hard to beat.

Most standard diamond testers cannot distinguish between synthetic and natural diamonds. However, specialized equipment, such as spectroscopy machines, can identify the origin of a diamond.