Spoiler: They are—and they’re reshaping the future of luxury jewelry. Here’s why they might be the most meaningful choice you ever make.
What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds. The only difference is origin—one forms beneath the Earth over billions of years, the other in a lab using science that replicates the same conditions in weeks. Both are 100% diamond, certified, and graded by leading institutions like IGI or GIA.
How Are They Made?
Using cutting-edge techniques like High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), scientists recreate the extreme heat and pressure found beneath Earth’s crust. Atom by atom, carbon crystallizes into a diamond that’s indistinguishable from one found in nature—except for its path and its price.
Are Lab Diamonds Really “Real”?
Let’s put this myth to rest: lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. They sparkle. They endure. They carry weight and clarity and fire. They test positive on diamond testers. They’re recognized by the industry. The biggest difference is one you’ll feel in your heart: you chose consciously.
Why Choose Lab Over Mined?
- Ethical Luxury: You don’t have to compromise your values to wear something beautiful.
- Exceptional Value: Lab-grown diamonds cost 30–50% less than mined diamonds of the same quality.
- Environmental Stewardship: No deforestation. No strip-mining. No bloodshed.
- Complete Transparency: You know exactly where your diamond came from—and why it was made.
Need help understanding the differences even deeper? Read our blog on why lab-grown diamonds are taking over the luxury world.
Overcoming Doubts: A Deeper Perspective
It’s normal to question new things—especially when tradition runs deep. Maybe you’re wondering if lab diamonds will hold value. Or if your partner will see them as “less than.” But let’s flip that.
Isn’t the most meaningful ring the one that reflects who you are and what you believe in? A mined diamond may be billions of years old, but a lab diamond is born of this moment—your moment. And at Shxweli, every piece is crafted in ceremony, not churned out for mass sale. You’re not just buying a ring. You’re revealing your legacy.
Still comparing your options? Our recent post, How to Choose the Right Engagement Ring for You, can help guide your decision with clarity.
Shxweli’s Ethos on Diamonds
At Shxweli & Co., we work only with ethically certified lab diamonds—each one chosen by hand, each setting guided by intention. We believe jewelry is a sacred object. Not just something you wear. Something you remember. That’s why every piece in The Drop is revealed in limited numbers, one at a time. Nothing is mass-produced. Everything is meaningful.
Your love story isn’t ordinary. Your ring shouldn’t be either.