Lab-Grown Diamonds: What to Know About the Eco-Friendly Stones Great Heights Sells

Lab-Grown Diamonds: What to Know About the Eco-Friendly Stones Great Heights Sells

The Promise of Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds offer an eco-friendly, ethical alternative to mined diamonds. As consumer interest in sustainability grows, many couples are considering lab-grown diamonds for their engagement rings and wedding bands.

How Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Made

Lab-grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical qualities as mined diamonds. The difference lies in how they are produced. While mined diamonds originate deep underground, lab-grown diamonds are carefully created above ground under highly controlled conditions.

Advantages of Lab-Grown Diamonds

  • More affordable than mined diamonds of similar size and quality
  • Physically and optically identical to mined diamonds
  • Guaranteed conflict-free and eco-friendly origins

Great Heights’ Lab-Grown Diamond Standards

At Great Heights, we stand behind the quality of our lab-grown diamonds. We source stones rated GIA Excellent or AGS 0 Ideal for cut quality. Our inventory includes round brilliant, cushion, emerald, radiant, oval, pear, princess, marquise and heart shaped diamonds.

Design Your Dream Ring With Us

Our gemologists and jewelry designers will help you create a one-of-a-kind lab-grown diamond ring tailored to your preferences. We also carry a variety of eco-friendly engagement ring settings cast from recycled precious metals.

FAQ

Are lab-grown diamonds real?

Yes, lab-grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical qualities as mined diamonds.

Do lab-grown diamonds last?

With hardness and durability identical to mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds will last forever just like their mined counterparts.

Where are your lab-grown diamonds made?

Our lab-grown diamonds are produced by industry-leading above-ground manufacturers right here in the United States.

Are lab-grown diamonds ethical?

Lab-grown diamond production has no ties to conflict, human rights abuses, environmental destruction, or unsafe working conditions – making them an ethical choice.

Why are lab-grown diamonds cheaper?

The lower costs of producing lab-grown diamonds allow us to offer them at more affordable prices compared to rare and finite mined diamonds.