Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds that share the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as natural diamonds. They offer the same brilliance, fire, sparkle, and durability that make diamonds so desirable. To the naked eye, and even under a jeweler’s loup, lab grown and natural diamonds are virtually indistinguishable.

The primary difference is their origin. Natural diamonds are formed deep within the earth over billions of years, while lab grown diamonds are created in advanced laboratories using technology that replicates the natural diamond-growing process. Because of this, specialized gemological equipment is required to reliably distinguish a lab grown diamond from a natural one. Reputable lab grown diamonds should always be accompanied by a grading report from an independent gemological laboratory identifying them as laboratory grown.

At Green Hills Diamond Brokers, we offer both lab grown and natural diamonds, giving you the flexibility to choose the option that best fits your style, priorities, and budget. Once you've selected your diamond, our team can help you create the perfect engagement ring or fine jewelry piece in your choice of platinum or gold.

Our lab grown diamonds are created from the tiny carbon seeds of pre-existing diamonds. Advanced technology - either extreme pressure and heat or a special deposition process known as CVD - mimics the method of natural diamond formation. Some man made diamonds created through deposition may also undergo pressure and heat treatment after they are grown. Man made fancy colored diamonds are formed when small amounts of specific trace elements are present during the growth phase of the created diamond, just like nature. In both white and fancy colored man made diamonds, the exact composition of trace elements may differ from their natural diamond counterparts. A Man made diamond can only be distinguished from natural diamonds using specialized equipment that can detect the minor differences in trace elements and crystal growth.