Lab grown diamonds are increasingly being used to replace natural diamonds because they’re cheaper and more environmentally friendly. But how do you know which Lab Grown Diamond Rings to buy? Follow these top tips to find the perfect one for you and your partner, whether it’s your wedding day or just another day in your life when you want to show her how much you love her!
Budget
Before you start shopping for your lab grown diamond ring, it’s important to set a budget. This will help narrow down your search and make it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you don’t have a set amount in mind, we recommend browsing our solitaire rings collection, many of which are available at prices starting at around $150. We also recommend checking out Gemesis – they offer some of the highest quality lab-grown diamonds at very reasonable prices. And if you’re looking for smaller diamond rings, many of them cost less than $500!
Size
It’s important to choose a lab grown diamond rings size that will fit your needs and lifestyle. Be sure to measure your finger properly with a measuring tape or ruler. Start at where you would normally wear rings, typically one-fourth of an inch below where your knuckle meets your finger and add half of a millimetre (5/64) to make sure it fits comfortably. We recommend going up a size if you are between sizes because rings tend to run small. To determine the width, use any narrow flat-sided object like a paper clip; most women prefer wide bands straight across their fingers. Men tend to prefer more complex patterns like split shanks that cover less surface area but have more visual appeal.
Colour
When shopping for lab grown diamond rings, pay attention to colour. Real diamonds have a specific set of colours ranging from totally colourless to yellow-tinted (and everything in between). This variation is part of what makes a real diamond so desirable. Since it’s impossible to produce coloured diamonds with man-made technology, if you want your lab-grown stones to be naturally coloured, skip them and go with a completely clear diamond instead.
You’ll avoid paying extra for colour already there and ultimately be happier in the long run. Of course, if you love your future fiancé just as much no matter what shade she wears on her finger, then by all means! There are plenty of nice dark blue and green hues available.
Setting
This is one of many tips for choosing a lab grown diamond rings. Here we are talking about setting, or where you’re going to set your synthetic diamond in – on a band that wraps around your finger, around another larger stone (as an accent), or just alone with small and simple prongs. Make sure you choose wisely! Many designers can personalize these settings depending on what they have available in their inventory at any given time, so it’s worth doing some research online beforehand to see which kinds of designs your favourites tend to use when showing off their lab-grown.
Quality
As you consider where to buy lab grown diamond rings, it’s important to know that not all labs produce quality diamonds. Check out reviews and choose a lab with a reputation for producing good quality gems. You can also ask about diamond certification and whether or not your lab-grown ring will come with a certificate of authenticity and a grading report. This will ensure you have every base covered and are confident in your purchase from start to finish. The last thing you want is an inferior product if you are looking to spend top dollar on these beautiful diamond rings, which can set you back $10,000 or more.
Condition
One of the most important things to look for when choosing lab grown diamond rings is durability. You want a ring that will last you as long as possible, which means getting something very hard. Unlike naturally formed diamonds, these are usually cut with different angles and shapes to make them more durable while still looking beautiful. With naturally formed diamonds they’re more likely to break if one part of them becomes too worn down or damaged. Another tip is choosing how hard it is and how big it will be because although both diamond types come in different sizes, they don’t always increase in strength proportionally with size. Also
Enquire About Grading reports
A quality report from a third-party grading lab is essential for your decision-making process. At Ideal Cut Lab, we provide our customers with a detailed grading report prepared by a third-party independent professional. It will specify what makes your stone unique and help you learn more about its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour. The report will also outline any inclusions or flaws present in your stone.
This information can be useful when looking for imperfections like tiny fractures or surface-reaching fissures on your Lab Grown Diamond Rings that might make them less desirable or valuable than other options. If you aren’t sure how to understand these features, our consultants are ready to explain everything with helpful explanations and visuals.
