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Lab Diamond |
Natural Diamond |
| Durability |
10 on the Mohs scale |
10 on the Mohs scale |
| Brilliance |
Refractive index ranges from 2.417 to 2.419 |
Refractive index ranges from 2.417 to 2.419 |
| Color |
Primarly colorless, but can also occur in many color options that are often more vivid than natural options |
Primarly colorless, but can also occur in many color options including pink, blue, and yellow |
| Grading |
Graded on cut, color, clarity, and carat |
Graded on cut, color, clarity, and carat |
| Certification |
Certified by reputable gemological institutions |
Certified by reputable gemological institutions |
| Origin |
Grown in controlled laboratories over several days to weeks, then cut and polished |
Formed deep in Earth over billions of years, mined, cut, and polished |
| Rarity |
Can be produced in increasing quantities as technology advances |
Limited quantities based on geological conditions |
| Price |
Lower cost due to availability |
Higher cost due to mining and rarity |
