Experts explain the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, along with which one to buy. Editors share their ...

Nearly half of engagement ring center stones (46%) sold in 2023 were lab-grown, according to a survey by The Knot. 1 Buyers ...

Lab-grown diamonds shine on display Feb. 29 at Saettele Jewelers in Town and Country, Mo. (Vanessa Abbitt/St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Identical to earth-mined diamonds in chemical composition, crystal ...

Identical to earth-mined diamonds in chemical composition, crystal structure, durability and appearance, lab-grown diamonds have skyrocketed in popularity over the last five years, experts say. And ...

Two samples of carbon crystals, which are clear and give off a kaleidoscope of spectral colours under direct sunlight, may appear to be identical. However, one is a billion years old, and the other is ...

With growing awareness of the environmental and ethical consequences of mining for natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds are ...

More couples are saying "yes" to lab-grown diamonds. In 2024, 52% of couples surveyed said their engagement ring featured a lab-grown diamond, according to the 2025 Real Weddings Study by The Knot.

Last year, Dorsey founder Megan Strachan got herself a new engagement ring. The one she had worn for the past 10 years felt a bit old, and she wanted to give herself options to go with different ...

One of the most striking distinctions is cost. Lab-grown diamonds typically retail for 30 to 50 percent less than natural ...