Lab-grown and natural diamonds look the same, but they are priced very differently. Pick a size to see how a lab-grown stone usually compares with a natural one of the same size and grade.
Diamond size
What's the same, and what's different
| Natural | Lab-grown | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Real diamond (pure carbon) | Real diamond (pure carbon) |
| Look and hardness | Same | Same |
| How it's made | Formed in the earth over millions of years | Grown in a lab in a few weeks |
| Price | Higher | A fraction of natural |
| Grading report | Graded as natural | Report states it is laboratory-grown |
| Resale value | Holds more of its value | Much lower when you sell |
Ranges are retail price estimates for round, well-cut stones in good color and clarity, based on public price trackers as of October 2026. Prices for any single stone vary with cut, color, clarity and shape. This is a guide, not a quote. Visit us or get in touch to see stones in person.