9 Gorgeous Lab Grown Diamond and Diamond Alternative Engagement Rings

For those wanting a diamond – or the look and feel of a diamond – at a lower price point, there are more options than you might think.

 

Before showing some swoon-worthy stones, it’s important to note the differences between lab grown diamonds, mined diamonds, and diamond look-alikes.

Mined diamonds come from the earth, and are the solid forms of the element carbon, with crystals naturally developing into a diamond cubic structure. Meanwhile, lab grown diamonds are made up of the same element, but instead of being mined, they are grown. 

“Mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds are both diamonds,” says Brittany Bozmoski, CMO of 12fifteen and Diamond Nexus. “Every individual diamond varies in quality – graded by 4C's criteria – but all other comparative properties are apples to apples. Lab grown diamonds are the metaphorical equivalent of greenhouse grown flowers.”

From lab grown scientific feats, to diamond alternatives, find gorgeous ethically-sourced, non-mined diamonds below.

Lab Grown Diamonds

Lab grown diamonds, often referred to as ethically-sourced diamonds, come from highly controlled laboratory environments, with the help of scientists, carbon, and advanced technological processes that mimic the same conditions under which earth-mined diamonds are created.

Amore Vintage Engagement Ring, MiaDonna

An old-world inspired design gets a new-world spin with subtle mixed metals.

Vintage Lab grown diamond ring

Envy Halo, 12Fifteen

Featuring lab grown diamonds, the brand can also create custom designs for couples wanting something one-of-a-kind.

Lab Grown Diamond

Fleur Diamond Ring, Brilliant Earth

With an unique halo and rose gold setting, this ring is a modern take on a vintage shape.

Lab Grown Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Classic Six Prong Solitaire, Adia Diamonds

A classic round cut diamond in a six prong setting will always be elegant.

Engagement Ring

Diamond Alternatives

Moissanite, a diamond-alternative, has similar qualities to a diamond, but the differences between the stones remain distinguishable to the trained, naked eye. A rare mineral found in nature, scientists often recreate the stone in a lab. Other diamond alternatives include Morganite, with its distinguishable pink hue, and its considerably cheaper counterpart, Cubic Zirconia.

Elongated Oval Halo Engagement Ring Colorless Moissanite, Charles & Colvard

Often difficult to distinguish between this stone and a diamond, the below Moissanite is just as impactful and beautiful as its more pricey counterpart.

Moissanite Engagement Ring

Penelope, Pear morganite diamond halo engagement ring in rose gold, Ken & Dana

With a subtle blush hue, this morganite stone is everything!

Engagement Ring

Three Stone Accented Round Cut Engagement Ring, Diamond Nexus

Diamond Nexus uses a patented diamond alternative, that is neither moissanite nor cubic zirconia. This stunner recreates that Meghan Markle sparkle.

Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring

Birdy, Moissanite Engagement Ring, Olive Ave

Amp up the bling with a flower-inspired halo flanking a marquis shaped moissanite stone.

Moissanite Engagement Ring

Moissanite Cushion Cut White Gold Engagement Ring, Lauren B

Up your forever style with a large, cushion cut gem. 

Moissanite Engagement Ring

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