- Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
- Yes. It has the same carbon crystal structure and optical properties as a mined diamond, and standard testers read it as diamond. The difference is origin, and it is graded on the same color and clarity scales.
- How does the price compare with a mined diamond ring?
- Lab grown stones usually cost a fraction of mined diamonds of the same size and quality, so a 2 1/2 ct. tw. ring like this typically costs far less than a mined equivalent. Check the current listing for the exact figure.
- What does 2 1/2 ct. tw. mean?
- It is the combined weight of all diamonds in the ring, center stone plus side stones, not the center stone alone. Expect the oval center to be somewhat under that total.
- Can the ring be resized?
- Helzberg generally resizes its rings, but side-stone bands limit how much a ring can be adjusted. Ask the store about sizing before you buy if your finger is far from size 6.
- What comes with the ring?
- Expect the ring in a Helzberg box with the store's paperwork. Ask whether a diamond grading report is included, since lab grown stones are often sold with one.
