Lab Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, with the same chemical, physical and optical properties as mined diamonds, grown under controlled conditions. Karat 22 Jewelers offers lab-grown diamond engagement rings, earrings and jewelry in Houston, usually at a lower price than a natural diamond of similar size and quality.

Shop lab-grown diamond engagement rings, stud earrings and fine jewelry below, or ask us to set a lab-grown diamond in a custom design made in-house at our Hillcroft Avenue store.

Lab-Grown Diamonds: Frequently Asked Questions

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. They are made of carbon in the same crystal structure as mined diamonds and look the same to the eye.

Can you tell a lab-grown diamond from a natural one?

Not by eye. Telling them apart requires specialized laboratory equipment.

Can lab-grown diamonds be used in custom jewelry?

Yes. We can set lab-grown diamonds in any custom design made in-house at our store.

Why are lab-grown diamonds less expensive?

They are produced in a lab rather than mined, so a lab-grown stone usually costs less than a natural diamond of similar size and quality.