Yes. A lab-grown diamond is a diamond. It forms in a laboratory and has essentially the same chemical, physical and optical properties as a natural diamond. The difference in origin can be identified by a gemological laboratory.
Diamond and diamond look-alikes
Cubic zirconia and moissanite are different materials that can resemble diamond. A lab-grown diamond is not one of those simulants. Ask a seller to state the material and origin clearly. GIA explains diamonds and simulants.
Why a report matters
Laboratory testing can distinguish a natural diamond from a laboratory-grown one. Looking at sparkle or inspecting a stone casually does not establish its origin. Read GIA’s identification guidance.
Check the issuing laboratory, report number and the stones included in the report. A report’s scope matters as much as its name. Read the laboratory’s terminology rather than assuming every service gives identical grades.
What this means when you choose jewelry
Origin tells you how the diamond formed. To choose a piece, also look at the stone’s proportions and the design around it. Consider the outline of the gold, the fit and how the setting works with the stone.
Lamora selects E color and VS2 clarity or better lab-grown diamonds. Every piece includes an independent laboratory diamond certificate that identifies its issuing laboratory and the stones covered.
Read our guide to diamond certificates or explore the collection.