Diamond Education
Guides and ideas on diamond education, from the Raul Diamonds team.
Are lab-grown diamonds real? What they are, and how to tell
A lab-grown diamond has the same carbon crystal, hardness and sparkle as a mined diamond; only its origin differs. Here is how it compares to mined diamonds and simulants, how labs identify...
IGI-certified lab-grown diamonds: what the report tells you, and what GIA changed
What an IGI lab-grown diamond report lists, how to verify it in minutes, and why GIA's 2025 switch to Premium and Standard makes the IGI report the more detailed document.
How much does a lab grown diamond engagement ring cost?
Real prices from our collection of 398 engagement rings, by carat and gold karat, plus what moves the price and what comes with every ring.
How to buy a lab grown diamond: a first-timer's guide
Six clear steps to buying your first lab grown diamond, from budget and shape to the grading report, ring size and the policies that protect you.
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