Lab-grown diamond is the synonym for modern, bold, and technological. The industry is moving toward an arena where for lab-created and natural diamonds to coexist and flourish.

Even in Paris, companies in the heart of Place Vendôme are gradually opening their arms to a new category. The fine-jewelry houses are opening their minds to lab-grown diamonds, even Parisian workshops that service heritage brands are now more receptive to collaborating with lab-grown brands. 

“While lab-grown engagement rings continue to gain popularity, non-bridal jewelry is experiencing the most growth when it comes to designs with lab grown diamonds"--Sherri, our founder and designer. Customers are increasingly seeking jewelry with strong designs and meaningful impact.

The lab-grown industry is constantly evolving thanks to ongoing research and development. Manufacturers, polishers and jewelry designers are investing in experimental technology to meet the growing demand. This has led to larger and more visually appealing synthetic stones, including cuts that come from a single diamond block, and precision control over polycrystalline growth.

One notable development is the ability to create unconventional shapes, sizes, cuts and color variations. This has been unthinkable in natural earth mined diamonds due to the cost alone.

Advancements in technology, particularly in cutting techniques, have propelled lab-created stones onto a level playing field with their natural diamond counterparts. The change to accept lab grown diamonds, driven by an increasing number of cutters and suppliers transitioning from mined diamonds to lab-grown alternatives, shows a significant increase in consumer demand for the lab grown diamonds.

The technology is constantly evolving and will continue as more manufacturers are shifting to using exclusively renewable energy. Companies are incorporating energy sources such as solar power into their manufacturing processes; there are labs getting certified for zero emissions.

A good way to avoid confusion about sustainability claims is for companies to streamline their messaging, provide transparent disclosure of environmental reports, and get certified by a third-party standards body.

"I love natural mined diamonds, but I have a whole new respect for lab grown diamonds and I am excited to see what the future brings. We have many requests for lab grown engagement rings, approximately 70% of all of our engagement rings are now made with lab grown diamonds. Our 20 and 30 somethings are choosing Lab grown diamonds due to the cost, but also due to the sustainability of lab grown diamonds. Please explore our lab grown collections here.