FAQ
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Lab-Created Diamonds
(Answers for the biggest skeptics – no myths, just facts!)
1. Are lab-created diamonds real?
Yes! Lab-grown diamonds are 100% real diamonds – the same chemical composition, the same crystal structure and the same dazzling brilliance as mined diamonds. In this case, a lab refers to specialized facilities where extremely high pressure is reached, which achieves the crystallization of carbon - diamond.
2. What is the difference between a lab-grown and mined diamond?
Physically, optically and chemically – none. Both types are certified by independent gemological institutes such as GIA and IGI, using the same grading standards.
3. Do lab-created diamonds look different?
No! Even experienced gemologists cannot distinguish them with the naked eye. Only with specialized equipment can the origin be established.
4. Are lab-created diamonds cheaper?
Yes, on average 60-80% more affordable than mined diamonds with the same characteristics. This means that for the same budget you can get a larger and better quality stone .
✅ Example:
- Mined diamond 1 carat: 10,000 BGN.
- Lab-created diamond 1 carat: 3,500 – 4,000 BGN.
The difference? Thousands of leva that you can invest in your dream trip, a new home, or something else important to you.
5. Are they suitable for an engagement ring?
Absolutely! Lab-grown diamonds are just as strong (Mohs hardness 10) and durable as mined diamonds, making them ideal for everyday wear.
According to the latest survey by The Knot, cited by Forbes, more than half of couples choose an engagement ring with a lab-grown diamond.
6. How are things with ethics?
Lab-created diamonds are an ethical alternative – free of destructive mining activities, no connection to conflicts, and no social disruption.
🔍 Fact: The extraction of a 1-carat mined diamond can result in the displacement of up to 250 tons of earth and the use of 1,000 to 5,000 liters of water , which costs are covered by the customer.
7. What is their resale value?
Often mined diamonds, as well as lab-grown ones lose up to about 80% of their value immediately after purchase. The difference is that for a lab-grown diamond you initially pay much less, therefore the losses would be much smaller in absolute terms .
✅ Example:
- You buy a mined diamond for 15,000 BGN → Upon resale: 3,000 BGN.
- You buy an identical lab-grown diamond for 4,000 BGN → When resold: 0 – 1,000 BGN.
📌 Ultimately, the loss is 12,000 BGN for a mined diamond and 3,000 - 4,000 BGN for a laboratory-grown diamond. - A basic understanding should be that there are better investment opportunities, while that should not be the main goal when giving jewelry. In our opinion, the goal of an engagement would be a long and happy relationship, and the diamond should be as big and beautiful as possible.
8. Why do mined diamonds decrease in value?
White round diamonds have rarely been a good investment – their mining has largely been controlled by certain companies and as new mines are discovered, their value often declines. Lab-created diamonds have only accelerated this process by offering an identical alternative at a more affordable price .
🔍 Fact: In recent years, there has been a decline in interest in mined diamonds.
9. Do lab-grown diamonds have a certificate?
Yes! Lab-grown diamonds are certified by leading gemological institutes such as GIA, IGI, HRD , which guarantee their quality.
10. Is it worth choosing a lab-grown diamond?
If you want more for less – yes! With a lab-grown diamond you get:
✅ Better price
✅ Bigger stone for the same budget
✅ Identical quality and shine
✅ Ethical solution
💎 Lab-grown diamonds are not a compromise – they are a smart choice!