COMPLIMENTARY INSURED SHIPPING ACROSS INDIA · 7-DAY RETURNS · CERTIFIED DIAMONDS
COMPLIMENTARY INSURED SHIPPING ACROSS INDIA · 7-DAY RETURNS · CERTIFIED DIAMONDS
LAB-GROWN 101
Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds grown in controlled conditions rather than extracted from the earth. Here is the part that actually matters when you are buying one.
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A lab-grown diamond is made of carbon arranged in the same diamond crystal structure as a mined diamond. It is not cubic zirconia, moissanite or glass.
The practical difference is origin: one forms underground over geological time, while the other is grown using technology that recreates the conditions needed for diamond crystal growth.
Both can be cut, polished and graded using the same 4Cs: carat, colour, clarity and cut.
THE SIMPLE COMPARISON
LAB-GROWN
GRADING
Can be independently graded by labs such as IGI
WHAT IT IS
Diamond crystal structure
MINED
GRADING
Can be independently graded by labs such as IGI
WHAT IT IS
Diamond crystal structure
HOW IT IS MADE
01
A small diamond seed provides the crystal foundation for controlled growth.
02
Technology creates an environment where carbon builds onto the seed and forms diamond crystal.
03
The rough diamond is cut and polished, then assessed for characteristics such as carat, colour, clarity and cut.
THE 4Cs
The 4Cs are useful because they give you a common language for comparing stones instead of relying only on photos or marketing names.
Carat measures diamond weight. Two diamonds with the same carat can still look different depending on shape and cut.
Colour grades describe how colourless a diamond appears. Higher grades are closer to colourless.
Clarity describes visible and microscopic inclusions or blemishes and how they affect the stone.
Cut describes how well the diamond’s proportions and finish handle light. It has a major effect on brilliance.
CERTIFICATION
For a certified diamond, the grading report records identifying details and the stone’s assessed characteristics. Use it to verify what you are actually buying.
On Fine9 product pages, key grading information is shown alongside the jewellery so you can compare products without opening multiple tabs.
CHECK THESE FIRST
Confirm the shape and cut description match the stone you chose.
Use these grades to compare like with like rather than comparing only price.
The report number identifies the grading document associated with the stone.
Cut, polish, symmetry and fluorescence can add useful context to the overall grading picture.
MYTH / FACT
Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds. Simulants such as cubic zirconia and moissanite are different materials.
Normal visual inspection is not a reliable way to determine origin; specialised testing and grading documentation are used.
Lab-grown diamonds can also receive independent grading reports describing their characteristics.
Carat is only one part of the picture. Shape, cut, colour and clarity all affect appearance and price.
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Every Fine9 product page is designed to put the stone specifications next to the jewellery, not hide them behind the checkout.
