Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. They have the same crystal structure, hardness and brilliance as mined diamonds. The only difference is how they were formed.

How much cheaper are lab-grown diamonds?

It moves with the market, but a lab-grown stone generally costs a fraction of a comparable natural diamond. Come in and we'll price the exact size and quality you have in mind.

Can I see lab-grown and natural diamonds next to each other?

That's exactly what we encourage. Walk in Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and we'll lay both out under the same light so you can judge for yourself.

Do lab-grown diamonds hold their value?

Generally they resell for less than natural diamonds. If long-term resale matters to you, we'll say so plainly and show you natural options in the same budget.

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Lab-grown diamonds you can compare side by side

A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond — same carbon, same hardness, same sparkle — grown in a matter of weeks instead of over millions of years. At our shop at 81 Main Street in Torrington we'll set a lab-grown stone next to a natural one of the same size and let you decide with your own eyes.

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Lab-grown diamond jewelry and services

Lab-grown diamond engagement rings
Loose lab-grown diamonds in round, oval, cushion, emerald and pear cuts
Side-by-side comparison of lab-grown and natural diamonds in store
Lab-grown diamond studs and hoop earrings
Lab-grown diamond pendants and tennis bracelets
Lab-grown eternity and anniversary bands
Custom settings in 14k yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum
Upgrading to a larger center stone within the same budget
Resetting a heirloom mounting with a lab-grown center stone
Grading report review with a GIA Certified Gemologist
Ring sizing, engraving and comfort-fit adjustments
Cleaning, inspection and prong-tightening

Why people choose lab-grown

Two reasons come up most: price and origin. A lab-grown stone typically buys noticeably more size and clarity for the same money, and its origin is fully traceable — no questions about where it came from or how it was mined.

They are real diamonds, not simulants

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically and optically identical to mined diamonds — unlike cubic zirconia or moissanite, which are different materials entirely. Only laboratory equipment can tell the difference, and reputable stones come with a grading report saying exactly what they are.

A GIA Certified Gemologist walks you through it

Tom Kelly's GIA training means the cut, color and clarity conversation happens honestly. We'll show you both options, explain the trade-offs including resale, and never push you toward the one with the better margin.

Common questions

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?: Yes. They have the same crystal structure, hardness and brilliance as mined diamonds. The only difference is how they were formed.
How much cheaper are lab-grown diamonds?: It moves with the market, but a lab-grown stone generally costs a fraction of a comparable natural diamond. Come in and we'll price the exact size and quality you have in mind.
Can I see lab-grown and natural diamonds next to each other?: That's exactly what we encourage. Walk in Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and we'll lay both out under the same light so you can judge for yourself.
Do lab-grown diamonds hold their value?: Generally they resell for less than natural diamonds. If long-term resale matters to you, we'll say so plainly and show you natural options in the same budget.

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