When it comes to choosing the perfect symbol of love, lab created diamond rings are revolutionizing the way we think about engagement jewelry. Not only do they offer a stunning alternative to traditional mined diamonds, but they also provide a clear conscience, knowing that your love story is being told with a commitment to sustainability.
Imagine a diamond that is not only physically and optically identical to its mined counterpart but also comes with a significantly reduced environmental footprint. Our collection of lab grown diamond engagement rings offers just that, combining exceptional beauty with ethical sourcing.
With the ability to maximize carats within your budget, you can now choose a breathtaking, high-quality diamond that was once out of reach. Whether you’re drawn to classic solitaires or custom designs, our engagement rings are the perfect canvas for expressing your unique love story.
The Beauty of Lab Created Engagement Rings
Lab created engagement rings are revolutionizing the jewelry industry with their unparalleled beauty and sustainability. These stunning rings feature lab grown diamonds that are physically and optically identical to mined diamonds, radiating exceptional quality and scintillating sparkle.
What Are Lab Created Diamonds?
Lab created diamonds are real diamonds grown in controlled laboratory environments, replicating the natural diamond formation process in a matter of weeks rather than billions of years. Advanced technological processes like Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) are used to create these gems with precision and care.
Identical to Natural Diamonds
These diamonds possess the same chemical composition, physical properties, and optical characteristics as earth-mined diamonds, making them 100% real diamonds. Even expert gemologists cannot distinguish lab grown diamonds from natural diamonds without specialized equipment, as they are identical in appearance and structure. Lab created diamonds display the same fire, scintillation, and brilliance that make natural diamonds so coveted, making them perfect centerpieces for engagement rings.
- Lab created diamonds receive the same grading standards for cut, color, clarity, and carat weight as natural diamonds, ensuring a high-quality gemstone.
- The quality of lab grown diamonds is exceptional, with precise control over the diamond’s characteristics.
Why Choose Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings
Lab grown diamond engagement rings offer a modern alternative to traditional mined diamonds, providing a conflict-free and sustainable choice that aligns with contemporary values.
Ethical and Sustainable Choice
By choosing a lab grown diamond, you’re making a conscious decision that supports ethical and sustainable practices, eliminating concerns about unethical mining and environmental damage.
Superior Value for Your Budget
Lab grown diamonds typically cost 20-40% less than comparable mined diamonds, allowing you to maximize your budget for a larger stone, higher quality, or more elaborate setting.
Exceptional Quality and Brilliance
Lab grown diamonds undergo the same grading processes as natural diamonds, ensuring exceptional quality and brilliance that will captivate for generations. The controlled growing environment results in stunning clarity and fire.
You can get the ring of your dreams without concerns about the high price and environmental impact associated with mined diamonds. Check out Helzberg’s collection of lab grown diamond engagement rings or create your own lab grown diamond engagement ring.
Our Collection of Lab Created Engagement Ring Styles
Explore our diverse range of lab created engagement rings, each crafted to echo your beautiful bond. Whether you’re looking for a classic solitaire or a more elaborate halo design, our collection has something for every taste.
Classic Solitaire Rings
Our classic solitaire rings showcase the stunning brilliance of a single lab grown diamond, allowing its natural beauty to take center stage with clean, elegant lines that never go out of style.
Stunning Halo Designs
For those seeking additional sparkle, our halo engagement rings surround the center stone with a circle of smaller lab created diamonds, magnifying the overall brilliance and creating the illusion of a larger center stone.
Elegant Three-Stone Settings
Our elegant three-stone settings symbolize your past, present, and future together, combining multiple lab grown diamonds in harmonious arrangements that tell your unique love story. Each engagement ring style can be crafted in your choice of metals and customized with different diamond shapes to create the perfect expression of your commitment.
Lab Grown Diamond Shapes for Every Preference
The shape of your lab grown diamond is one of the most personal choices you’ll make when selecting an engagement ring. It defines the overall look and character of your ring, making it a crucial decision in the process.
Round Brilliant Cut
The round brilliant cut remains the most popular choice for its unmatched sparkle and fire, featuring 58 precisely arranged facets that maximize light return for exceptional brilliance.
Oval and Cushion Cuts
Oval and cushion cuts offer elegant alternatives to the round brilliant. The elongated oval creates the illusion of a larger stone and slimmer finger, while the cushion cut combines a square shape with rounded corners for a romantic, vintage appeal.
Princess, Emerald, and Radiant Cuts
For those with more geometric tastes, princess cuts provide a contemporary square shape with exceptional brilliance. Emerald cuts offer sophisticated step-cut facets with a hall-of-mirrors effect, and radiant cuts blend the brilliance of round cuts with the shape of emerald cuts.
Pear and Other Unique Shapes
Pear, marquise, and heart cuts make distinctive statements and can be ideal for those wanting something truly different that stands out from traditional choices.
Finding Your Perfect Diamond Shape
When finding your perfect diamond shape, consider not just your aesthetic preferences but also practical factors like how different shapes appear in various settings and how they complement your hand size and finger shape. Our diamond experts can help guide you through the selection process.
Metal Options for Your Lab Created Diamond Ring
Choosing the right metal for your lab created diamond ring is a crucial decision that affects its overall appearance and durability. The metal you choose not only complements the diamond but also impacts the ring’s style, maintenance, and how it suits your skin tone.
White Gold Options (14K and 18K)
White gold is a popular choice, available in both 14K and 18K varieties. The 14K white gold offers greater durability, making it ideal for everyday wear, while 18K provides a richer gold content with a slightly warmer undertone beneath its rhodium plating.
Yellow Gold Elegance
Yellow gold brings a timeless, classic look that has been cherished for centuries. Available in 14K for greater durability or 18K for a more intense gold color, yellow gold beautifully contrasts with the sparkle of lab created diamonds.
Rose Gold Romance
Rose gold offers a distinctive pink hue created by alloying gold with copper. This warm, feminine option has gained popularity for its unique color that flatters all skin tones and adds a vintage charm to the lab grown diamond ring.
Platinum Luxury
For those seeking the ultimate luxury, platinum provides unparalleled durability and a naturally white finish that never needs replating. It’s the premium choice for those looking for the best metal for their lab grown diamond ring.
We also offer two-tone options that combine white gold with either yellow or rose gold, providing a distinctive, contemporary look that offers versatility in coordinating with other jewelry.
Create Your Custom Lab Grown Engagement Ring
Designing a custom lab grown engagement ring is a journey that lets you craft a truly personal symbol of your love. This process allows you to design a one-of-a-kind piece that perfectly captures your unique love story and personal style preferences.
Select Your Perfect Diamond
Begin by choosing your ideal lab grown diamond from our extensive inventory. You can select based on shape, size, cut, color, and clarity to find the perfect centerpiece for your ring.
Choose Your Ideal Setting
Next, you’ll choose your ideal setting from our collection of styles or work with our designers to create something completely unique. Consider factors like prong style, basket design, and overall aesthetic to ensure your ring is everything you dreamed of.
Personalize with Unique Details
Make your ring truly special by adding unique details such as hidden gemstones, engraved messages, or mixed metal elements. Our expert jewelers will guide you through the process, providing 3D renderings to help you visualize your final piece.
Understanding Lab Diamond Quality and Grading
Lab grown diamonds undergo a thorough evaluation process to determine their quality and authenticity. This process is crucial in ensuring that the diamond meets the required standards.
The 4Cs of Lab Created Diamonds
The quality of lab grown diamonds is evaluated based on the 4Cs: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat weight. The cut of a lab created diamond is perhaps the most important factor affecting its beauty, determining how light interacts with the stone to create brilliance, fire, and scintillation.
- The cut determines the diamond’s brilliance and fire.
- Color grading uses the D-to-Z scale, with D being completely colorless.
- Clarity measures the presence of internal inclusions or external blemishes.
- Carat weight refers to the diamond’s physical weight, not size.
Certification and Authenticity
All our lab created diamonds come with comprehensive certification from respected grading laboratories like IGI or GCAL. These certificates provide detailed analysis of the diamond’s characteristics and confirm its lab-grown origin.
Understanding these quality factors helps you make informed decisions when selecting your lab grown diamond, allowing you to prioritize the characteristics most important to you.
Pricing Guide for Lab Created Engagement Rings
The cost of lab grown diamond engagement rings can vary significantly based on several key elements. Understanding these factors is crucial for finding the perfect ring within your budget.
Factors Affecting Price
The primary factors influencing the price of lab created diamond engagement rings include the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Larger, higher-quality stones command higher prices. The diamond shape, setting style, and metal choice also significantly impact the overall cost.
For instance, round brilliant cuts are generally more expensive than fancy shapes due to higher demand and more complex cutting processes. Simple solitaire settings are more affordable than elaborate halo or three-stone designs.
Investment Value
While natural diamonds have historically appreciated in value, lab grown diamonds should be viewed primarily as a purchase of beauty and meaning. The true investment value lies in the ring’s significance as a symbol of commitment and the joy it brings.
Our pricing is transparent and competitive, with options ranging from approximately $1,500 for simpler designs to $17,000+ for larger diamonds in luxury settings.
Care and Maintenance for Your Lab Grown Diamond Ring
Maintaining the brilliance of your lab grown diamond engagement ring is simple with the right care. Regular maintenance ensures your ring remains as stunning as the day you got it.
Cleaning Tips
For a sparkling lab grown diamond ring, mix warm water with mild dish soap. Soak your ring for 20-30 minutes, then gently brush with a soft toothbrush, especially under the diamond where lotions accumulate. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners.
Long-term Maintenance
For long-term care, have your engagement ring professionally cleaned and inspected every six months. Store it separately in a fabric-lined box to prevent scratching. Consider insuring your ring against loss or damage.
How to Purchase Your Lab Created Engagement Ring
Whether you’re looking for a romantic symbol or a significant investment, buying a lab created engagement ring should be an enjoyable journey. We offer multiple shopping paths to accommodate your preferences and comfort level.
Online Shopping Guide
Our online shopping experience provides convenience and extensive selection. Browse our entire collection of lab grown diamond engagement rings from home, utilizing our detailed 360° videos and comprehensive specifications to examine each diamond’s unique characteristics.
In-Store Experience
For a more personal experience, visit our showroom to try on various styles and see the sparkle of lab created diamonds in person. Our experienced gemologists are available to guide you through the selection process.
Conclusion: Embrace Sustainable Luxury with Lab Created Engagement Rings
Lab created engagement rings embody the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern consciousness. By choosing a lab grown diamond, you’re not only selecting a stunning engagement ring but also making a statement about your values. Our collection offers a wide range of styles, from classic solitaires to elaborate halo engagement rings. With virtually limitless customization options, you can create a unique engagement ring that tells your story. Begin your journey to a sustainable and stunning lab created diamond ring today.