Lab-grown diamonds, also known as lab created diamonds, engineered diamonds and cultured diamonds, are grown in highly controlled laboratory environments using processes that replicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally develop.

They are visually, chemically and physically identical to natural diamonds and display the same fire and brilliance, and are even graded using the same 4C factors as natural diamonds. Only a gemmologist with special equipment can tell the difference

Lab-grown diamond rings have quickly become a favourite with ethically conscious consumers with the bonus of offering excellent value. Consumers easily find a larger or higher quality lab-grown diamond to suit their budget in comparison to a natural mined diamond.

Zantis Jewellers stocks lab-grown diamonds and jewellery with diamond grading reports by GIA and IGI.