Lab-grown diamonds are created using two primary methods: High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). At CJL Diamond Brokers, we primarily use the CVD method, which has proven to produce higher quality diamonds. **High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT):** This method mimics the natural conditions within the Earth, making it suitable for producing gem-quality diamonds. **Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD):** In this process, a small carbon seed is placed in a low-pressure microwave CVD chamber. Over 6-12 weeks, a rough diamond forms, which is then cut, polished, and graded by the same renowned labs that certify earth-mined diamonds.

Our collection of lab grown diamonds are available up to IF in clarity, D in color, Ideal in cut, with large carat weights in all shapes, including round, rose, emerald, cushion, oval, oval rose, heart, princess, trillion, and radiant. Limited quantity fancy colors are available in yellow, blue, pink, and green and fancy shapes such as triangle and hexagon.

Lab-grown diamonds typically have a lower resale value compared to earth-mined diamonds. This is due to the higher supply and lower demand in the secondary market. However, they still hold significant value and can be resold, especially if they come with proper certification and documentation.

No. A lot of people think we can program the process to create a specific diamond grade and carat size that are the same each time, but we can’t. We are simply putting the right conditions together but then nature takes it from there. Just like with earth-mined diamonds, there will be variances in color, clarity and carat size.

Lab-grown diamonds are indistinguishable from Earth-mined diamonds, even under a microscope, according to the Gemological Institute of America.

All CJL lab created diamonds over 0.5ct are graded the same way earth mined diamonds are and come with a grading certificate.

Unlike earth mined diamonds, our lab grown diamonds are created without negatively harming native communities, society or the Earth. Lab grown diamonds are seven times less impactful to the environment than mined diamonds, use significantly less resources and emit a fraction of the air pollution."

There are many ways to tell the difference between a fake diamond and the real thing. Turns out, the definition of a real diamond is not linked to origin (earth vs lab), but rather by its characteristics. Lab created or man made diamonds have been created replicating the earth's natural process, and will pass a diamond tester because of their identical characteristics.