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| Peoples Diamond Comparison | Natural Diamond | Lab‑Created Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| Is it a diamond? | Yes | Yes |
| Primary Chemical Composition | Carbon | Carbon |
| Source | The Earth | A Laboratory |
| Age | 1 to 3 Billion Years | Several Weeks to Months |
| Supply/Rarity | Finite and Rare | Potentially Unlimited |
| Independently Certified | Yes* | Yes* |
| 100% Conflict-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Included in the Lifetime Diamond Commitment | Yes | Yes |
| Eligible for Trade-In | Yes | No |
| Price Comparison | $$$ | $$ |
Lab‑Created Diamond FAQ
While lab-created diamonds exhibit the identical optical, chemical, and physical properties as natural diamonds, the core difference between them is their origin and the time they took to form.
Both lab-created diamonds and natural diamonds vary in their diamond grading. Lab-created diamonds allow you to maximize your budget, typically offering more size for the same cost, while natural diamonds are incredible works of nature and the traditional choice.
Lab-created diamonds are created in a lab using advanced technology. Scientists start with a diamond seed - a small sliver of carbon crystal - then expose it to high temperatures and pressures with a carbon coating as it grows to help the diamond crystalize and grow to a larger rough diamond crystal.
Neither is inherently higher quality, as both lab-created and natural diamonds are available in a range of colour, cut, clarity, and carat weights.
Yes, we provide warranties and service plans for both lab-created and natural diamonds.
Peoples lab-created diamonds are graded to the same standards as our natural diamonds. That means your lab-created diamond will be accompanied by an independent laboratory report detailing its "4 Cs" - cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. If your diamond is mounted into jewelry, it will also be accompanied by an insurance appraisal.
Because lab-created diamonds have the same optical, chemical and physical characteristics as natural diamonds, they cannot be distinguished even with a professional loupe under 10x magnification. That’s why Peoples lab-created diamonds 1/5 carat and larger are inscribed with "lab grown diamond" on the girdle.
Lab-created diamonds have the same optical, chemical and physical properties as natural diamonds. However, because lab-created diamonds can be produced in abundance, they are less expensive and make larger size diamonds more affordable. Their relative abundance may not ensure that the value will hold over time.
