Lab-grown diamonds are now mainstream, so every buyer faces "natural or grown". Without the marketing:
Difference — same material (crystalline carbon); only the origin differs: earth over millions of years vs a reactor (HPHT/CVD) in weeks. ## Price — grown is 2–4× cheaper for the same quality. ## Grown pros — price, consistent quality. Natural pros — rarity, resale value, tradition.
The key is disclosure — we always state the origin.
Frequently asked questions
Is a lab-grown diamond real?+
Yes — identical composition and optics; only origin and price differ.