When buying a diamond, certification is key. Both the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) are reputable institutions that provide detailed, independent grading reports on...
In 2018, the USA Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its Jewelry Guides, transforming how lab-grown diamonds are classified and described. These changes reflect a fundamental shift—lab-grown diamonds are now officially...
The 4Cs—Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity—are the key factors in diamond grading, applied equally to both lab-grown and mined diamonds. Using the same IGI grading chart, these diamonds are evaluated...
Lab-grown diamonds offer the same beauty, sparkle, and durability as mined diamonds but are created in controlled lab environments. They are made of pure carbon, just like natural diamonds, and...
At Karat Lab, we exclusively offer IGI-certified diamonds, each of which comes with an IGI Laboratory Grown Diamond Report. Additionally, all IGI diamonds are laser-inscribed with a report number and...
Selecting a diamond shape is a personal journey, dependent on your style, finger shape, and how much sparkle you want. For maximum brilliance, opt for round or radiant. If you...
The 4Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat—are essential factors in determining a diamond’s quality and value. Whether natural or lab-grown, understanding these attributes that apply to both the same, helps you...
Lab-grown diamonds offer the same brilliance and quality as mined diamonds but come with additional benefits, such as affordability, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. As myths are dispelled, more consumers are...
Lab-Grown Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds: Grading and Certification At Karat Lab, we strongly believe that a diamond’s value is not defined by its origin. Whether grown in a lab or...