Best Places to Buy Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are no longer a specialty item for the conscious buyer. Rather, they’ve become a viable choice for buyers who want all the sparkle and longevity of a genuine diamond but need more options in terms of size, style, and design.

As this category has expanded, so has the number of locations where buyers can find them, making where you buy them just as important as which one you buy. A trustworthy retailer should be able to explain details that are most important to you, such as certification, cut quality, clarity, and how it will look when it is in your jewelry piece.

For those interested in purchasing high-quality lab-created diamonds, Rare Carat offers a variety of certified diamonds, with the added assistance of knowledgeable gemologists. The process of shopping for a diamond is easy and educational, allowing you to focus on the characteristics that really make a beautiful lab diamond shine.

In the following sections, we will take a closer look at what makes us one of the best places to buy lab-grown diamonds in the US.

1. Rare Carat’s Lab Diamond Selection

Rare Carat provides one of the largest selections of certified lab-grown diamonds in the US. This allows the buyer to browse through a variety of shapes, sizes, and quality diamonds. This makes it easier for the buyer to choose the right diamond according to their taste and style.

One of the main reasons why lab diamonds are more popular is the variety they provide. Since there are more sizes and shapes available in the lab variant, the buyer has the option to choose the right size and shape according to the type of jewelry they want to craft from scratch.

Popular Diamond Shapes

Out of the many shapes available in the market, there are a few diamond shapes that are more popular than others.

Every shape has its own characteristics and personality, and hence, this makes it easier for the buyer to choose the right diamond according to the characteristics they are looking for.

Because each diamond shape interacts with light differently, the final appearance can vary significantly. Taking the time to compare shapes is often one of the first steps buyers take when selecting the perfect stone that is most aligned with them.

• Round Lab Stones
• Asscher Lab Stones
• Heart Lab Stones
• Marquise Lab Stones
• Oval Lab Stones
• Radiant Lab Stones
• Emerald Lab Stones
• Cushion Lab Stones
• Pear Lab Stones
• Princess Lab Stones

2. High Quality of Certified Lab-Grown Diamond

Before beginning your shopping journey for a lab-created diamond, it is beneficial to have a basic understanding of how these diamonds are graded.

The grading criteria for the diamonds are the same as those for mined diamonds and are based on the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. These characteristics can help you understand how the stone will look, how it will perform in light, and what it is worth in total.

But buyers must understand it is not necessarily the grade of the lab diamond in each of these characteristics that is important, but rather how well they are balanced in the final product. In fact, achieving a balance in these characteristics is more important than striving for the best grade in all characteristics.

In reality, buyers often prioritize a strong cut and then choose color, clarity, and carat ranges that offer a beautiful appearance without unnecessary cost.

Typical Lab Diamond Quality Buyers Choose

For many shoppers, understanding these ranges makes the buying process much easier. Once the quality level that the customer is comfortable with is identified, the next logical step is simply narrowing the options based on personal preferences and budget.

This is where the value of a good diamond search experience can be seen as particularly beneficial. For this reason, Rare Carat has designed its advanced diamond search filters based on the same parameters that customers consider when they evaluate a diamond with a certificate, the 4Cs, as well as the shape and the price range of the diamond.

In this way, the search is organized so that the consumer can easily narrow down the choices and compare the diamonds they are interested in based on the quality and value they are seeking, making the entire process feel more transparent and manageable.

Two-Step Verification of Each Certified Stone

Knowledge of the 4Cs is also very much related to the other important factor involved in the purchase of a diamond, which is examining or evaluating the diamond with its certificate.

A certification of a diamond is a report that carries the required details regarding the quality of the diamond, and it will be based on the diamond’s cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. For the customer, utilizing the diamond certification is significant because it offers transparency and guarantees the quality of the diamond being offered for purchase.

It assists in making what can be a complex decision somewhat simpler, as the buyer can compare the diamonds and make the decision that best suits them. For this reason, we at Rare Carat ensured that our customers are only provided with certified diamonds, and that too from only from any one of the best grading institutions, such as GIA, IGI, or GCAL.

To further verify the certified diamond’s quality and give the customer an informed experience, we at Rare Carat also perform a verification process, which will be carried out in two phases or steps.

During the first phase, each certified diamond’s laser engraving on the girdle is viewed using professional-grade 60x to 110x magnification tools. If something is missing, the diamonds will be sent back to their source. It will be verified once again after it returns. If the engraving is present, visible, and matches the certificate this time around, then only it will be made available to our customers.

After this, we will move on to the second step, which is authenticity verification of the certified diamonds using professional-grade UV fluorescence machines. These machines give a complete record, ensuring that the claims being made by the diamond, as stated in the certificate, are accurate.

Please note: If our customers select a rare diamond, we use our Yehuda machine to verify it or send it to GIA New York.

3. Seamless Natural vs. Lab-Created Diamond Comparison

When buyers start exploring lab stones, one of the first questions that comes up is how they compare to natural diamonds. In reality, both share the same chemical composition, optical properties, and durability. In fact, they even appear the same to the untrained eye.

The main difference between the two diamonds lies in their origin, availability, and price. Price, in particular, is generally considered to be one of the biggest determining factors for any buyer.

When comparing two diamonds with identical 4Cs grading, lab-created diamonds are 60-85% cheaper. So, choosing a lab in place of a natural can lead to great savings. It is likely that buyers will be able to even benefit from having greater flexibility when it comes to making their decision; they can settle for something larger or of higher quality than they had initially anticipated without overstepping the budget.

To provide further insight into how these price ranges compare, the chart below illustrates some of the most commonly chosen diamond qualities in comparison to their price ranges:

Please note: The prices mentioned are general market prices for commonly chosen diamond qualities, which may change in the future.

At Rare Carat, you are offered a chance to choose between mined diamonds and lab-created diamonds right at the start, so that your entire experience remains on a path that is perfectly aligned to all your needs and requirements. If a buyer can do a proper comparison while keeping in mind the 4Cs parameters, then the purchase becomes easy, of course, and rewarding as well.

4. Evaluating Diamonds with High-Resolution Diamond Imagery and 360° Videos

We at Rare Carat offer over one million diamonds with images and 360° videos, which offer a transparent way to evaluate a stone from all angles online.

These images and 360° videos you are seeing on our website are taken using professional equipment of the highest standard in the world of jewelry trade.

Both the images and video are in high definition, and they are not edited or retouched in any way. They are meant to show you details like clarity and how well the diamond handles light effectively online.

We strive to offer you the clearest and most accurate picture of each stone. This means that we strive to show you what the diamond really looks like in real life and expose it for its potential flaws.

5. Expert Guidance From GIA-Certified Gemologists

What makes Rare Carat special is that our customers get to interact directly with a certified gemologist. And to add to that, it is absolutely a free service.

We have over 100 certified gemologists in-house. They all come from the most prestigious gemological institute in the world: GIA. Many of our gemologists have direct experience grading diamonds at the GIA laboratory itself.

We have these experts waiting to help advise and assist you with all sincerity. They are instructed to only recommend lab-grown diamonds that they would buy for a close friend or family member themselves.

They will highlight all the flaws and issues with a diamond to provide unfiltered advice. They do not operate to sell; they offer their services to help.

You may even ask our gemologists questions about a diamond you purchased elsewhere or one that is part of your family’s collection. Their only aim is to help you select a diamond that will look stunning in person.

6. Custom Jewelry With Lab Diamonds

While many buyers begin their search with a loose lab diamond, the next step is deciding how that stone will be set into jewelry. Because the diamonds are available in many sizes and shapes, they can be used to create a wide variety of jewelry pieces, from classic engagement rings to everyday accessories like simple lab pendants.

At Rare Carat, buyers can explore multiple jewelry types and select the setting that best complements their chosen diamond. This helps the buyer to gain the best benefit of the value and sparkle of lab diamonds.

How to Find Lab Diamond Earrings

At Rare Carat, you can choose from an exclusive collection of pre-set stunning earrings in various styles, such as studs, hoops, and drop earrings.

The collection offers classic and trending styles, and you can even choose the settings of the earrings according to your style. Moreover, buyers have the advantage to create their own earrings from scratch, which helps them choose their own settings with the lab diamond.

How to Find Lab Tennis Bracelets

Diamond bracelets come in many styles, and Rare Carat offers an exclusive collection with something for every taste, including lab tennis bracelets. These iconic styles are popular with lab alternatives as the design uses multiple stones to create a seamless, continuous sparkling effect. So, this luxurious piece becomes much more affordable when lab stones are considered. With Rare Carat, you can not only choose the setting metal, but also the carat weight to ensure you are choosing a piece that's perfectly aligned with both your requirements and budget.

Shop Lab Tennis Bracelet By Carat

• 0.25-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 0.5-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 1-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 2-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 3-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 4-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 5-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 6-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 7-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 8-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 9-Carat Tennis Bracelets
• 10-Carat Tennis Bracelets

How to Find Lab Necklaces

With many options available, from pavé to bezel set necklaces, solitaire pendants, and hidden halo designs, it has never been easier to find a piece of jewelry that will add elegance to your daily life. Each style has its own unique charm, whether you are looking for something simple and elegant or bold and statement-worthy. For those who love one-of-a-kind and statement pieces of jewelry, lab diamond necklaces can be more than just accessories.

They can be a conversation starter and happen to be perfect for self-expression with setting metal personalization with yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum.

To help bring out the beauty of these unique pieces of jewelry, Rare Carat creates each diamond jewelry piece, including necklaces and pendants, with great detail and precision at our advanced New York and New Jersey workshops to ensure these handcrafted pieces can bring out the brilliance and sparkle of the diamond effortlessly.

Lab-created diamonds help make the above popular jewelry pieces more affordable, as consumers can concentrate on design and quality without going over budget. At Rare Carat, consumers can seamlessly choose a preferred diamond first before selecting various styles of settings to create a final product that best represents their style.

7. Protected Lab-Created Diamond Shopping Experience

A look into our many customer-focused services and policies can provide a glimpse of how we are Trustpilot’s top-rated online jeweler in the US, with a perfect 5.0/5.0 rating across over 3,000 verified reviews.

Our 100% money-back guarantee and free 30-day return policy are in place to help you find a diamond that you are completely satisfied with. Additionally, our free insured shipping and other value-added benefits, such as our lifetime warranty on all diamonds and jewelry, help to ensure that you are making informed and confident decisions every time you shop with us.

8. Why Rare Carat Is Your Best Place to Buy Lab Diamonds

Buying a lab-created diamond isn’t just about finding one that looks stunning. Today, the buyer also wants transparency, guidance, and the assurance of making the best value decision.

Rare Carat offers buyers the advantage of having access to a wide certified collection and guidance or expertise, making the process of diamond comparison and decision-making much more effective, confident, and informed.

The table below illustrates how Rare Carat helps the buyer during the entire process of selecting the best diamond.

What Buyers Want vs. Rare Carat Advantage

When all these features are put together, Rare Carat is not just a go-to brand for diamonds (whether lab or natural); it is an easy and confident access to high-quality lab-grown diamonds.

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