UNDERSTANDING LAB GROWN DIAMONDS
Diamonds Created With Modern Technology
Lab grown diamonds are created in controlled laboratory environments and have essentially the same chemical, optical, and physical properties as natural diamonds. Our specialists can help you understand grading, compare options, and select the right diamond jewelry for your preferences and budget.
LAB GROWN ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Choose a Lab Grown Diamond for Any Setting
Every Michael F & Co engagement ring setting can be created with a lab-grown center diamond. Explore our ring designs, then work with our specialists to select the shape, size, setting, metal, and details that reflect your style.
Explore lab diamond necklaces in classic and modern designs, including tennis necklaces, bezel-set styles, station necklaces, and diamond pendants crafted in yellow and white gold.
Explore Lab Diamond Necklaces
Explore lab diamond earrings in classic and modern styles, including studs, huggies, hoops, drops, and statement designs crafted in yellow and white gold.
Explore Lab Diamond Earrings
LAB DIAMOND EDUCATION
Learn More About Lab Diamonds
Understand how lab diamonds are created, how diamond quality is evaluated, and how lab and natural diamonds compare before choosing the right piece for you.
What Are Lab Diamonds?
Lab diamonds are created in controlled environments using advanced technology. They share the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds but differ in how they originate.
Understanding the Diamond 4Cs
Cut, color, clarity, and carat weight help determine a diamond’s appearance and quality. Learn what each grade means and which factors matter most for your jewelry.
Natural vs. Lab Diamonds
Natural and lab diamonds can both offer brilliance, durability, and certified quality. Compare their origin, availability, grading, and pricing to decide which option best fits your preferences.
Explore lab diamond bracelets in classic and modern designs, including tennis bracelets, flexible styles, bezel-set details, and mixed-shape diamonds crafted in yellow and white gold.
Explore Lab Diamond Bracelets
Explore lab diamond rings in classic and modern styles, including eternity bands, bezel-set designs, east-west settings, and oval and emerald-cut diamonds crafted in yellow and white gold.
Explore Lab Diamond Rings
VISIT MICHAEL F & CO
Shop Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry in NYC
Visit Michael F & Co at 7 W 47th Street to explore lab grown diamond jewelry in person. Compare designs, examine diamonds up close, and receive personal guidance selecting a ring, necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lab Diamonds
Learn more about lab diamond quality, jewelry options, custom designs, and visiting Michael F & Co in New York City’s Diamond District.
LAB DIAMOND BASICS
JEWELRY & DESIGN
SHOPPING & SERVICE
What is a lab diamond?
A lab diamond is created in a controlled laboratory environment using advanced technology that recreates the conditions in which natural diamonds form. Lab diamonds have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds but differ in their origin.
Are lab diamonds real diamonds?
Yes. Lab diamonds are real diamonds composed of crystallized carbon. They offer the brilliance, hardness, and durability associated with natural diamonds and are different from diamond simulants such as cubic zirconia.
How are lab diamonds graded?
Lab diamonds can be evaluated using the same 4Cs used for natural diamonds: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Many stones are accompanied by an independent grading report that describes their characteristics.
Can you tell a lab diamond apart by looking at it?
Lab and natural diamonds can appear nearly identical to the unaided eye. Specialized equipment and grading methods are generally needed to determine a diamond’s origin.
What types of lab diamond jewelry do you offer?
Michael F & Co offers lab diamond rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets in classic and modern designs, including tennis jewelry, eternity bands, studs, hoops, pendants, and statement pieces.
Can any engagement ring setting be made with a lab diamond?
Yes. Michael F & Co engagement ring settings can be created with either a natural or lab diamond center stone. Our specialists can help you choose the shape, size, setting, and metal that fit your preferences.
Which metals are available for lab diamond jewelry?
Depending on the design, lab diamond jewelry is available in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum. Product pages display the available metal options for each piece.
Can you create custom lab diamond jewelry?
Yes. Our team can help personalize an existing design or create a custom lab diamond piece based on your preferred jewelry type, diamond shape, setting, metal, proportions, and finishing details.
Can I view lab diamond jewelry in your NYC showroom?
Yes. Visit Michael F & Co at 7 West 47th Street in New York City’s Diamond District to compare lab diamond jewelry, examine design details, and receive personalized guidance.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended if you would like dedicated time with a specialist to compare jewelry, discuss custom options, or select a lab diamond engagement ring.
Do you offer resizing, cleaning, and stone inspections?
Resizing options depend on the design, and eligible rings may include a complimentary first resizing. Complimentary cleaning and stone inspections are also available where applicable.
Is lab diamond jewelry shipped fully insured?
Yes. Michael F & Co orders are shipped fully insured with secure packaging and signature confirmation for added protection during delivery.
Speak With a Lab Diamond Jewelry Specialist
Tell us what type of lab diamond jewelry you are looking for, including your preferred style, metal, diamond shape, budget, and timeline. A Michael F & Co specialist will follow up to help you explore lab diamond rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and custom design options.