Learn About Lab Grown Diamonds

The Future of Fine Jewelry, Grown with Intention

At Nova Born, we believe beauty should never come at the cost of the planet or people. That’s why our diamonds are created in advanced laboratories, using cutting-edge technology that replicates the Earth’s natural diamond-growing conditions—resulting in real diamonds that are physically, chemically, and optically identical to mined ones.

What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?

Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds—made from carbon, just like those found deep within the Earth. But instead of taking billions of years to form, ours are created in a matter of weeks using high-tech processes that simulate natural conditions. The result? A diamond that’s ethically created and indistinguishable from mined diamonds in every way.

Why Choose Lab Grown?

Same Sparkle, Smarter Source
Lab grown diamonds have the same hardness, brilliance, and clarity as natural diamonds—without the environmental or ethical concerns of mining.
Conflict-Free & Earth-Friendly
Because they're created in a lab, our diamonds are always 100% conflict-free and leave a far lighter environmental footprint.
More Diamond for Your Budget
Lab grown diamonds are often more affordable than mined ones of the same quality—so you can go bigger, bolder, and more brilliant.

How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?

There are two advanced methods used to grow diamonds in a lab:

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

A thin diamond seed is placed in a sealed chamber, heated, and filled with carbon-rich gas. As the gas is ionized, carbon atoms begin to crystallize onto the seed, forming a diamond layer by layer.

High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)

This method mimics the high-pressure, high-heat conditions of the Earth's mantle. A diamond seed is exposed to extreme conditions, allowing carbon to form around it and crystallize into a gem-quality diamond.

Both methods produce stunning diamonds with the same physical, optical, and chemical characteristics as natural stones.

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Real?

Yes, lab grown diamonds are indeed real diamonds. They possess the same chemical composition, crystal structure, optical properties, and physical characteristics as diamonds that are formed naturally in the Earth's crust. The main distinction is that lab grown diamonds are created in a controlled laboratory environment, replicating the natural processes that occur over millions of years. The result is a genuine diamond that is indistinguishable from a natural diamond in terms of its properties.It is impossible to tell a lab grown and natural diamond of the same quality apart either by the naked eye or under magnification they will also both test the same on a diamond tester. It takes specialist equipment to be able to determine whether a diamond is lab grown or natural.

The Nova Born Difference

Ethical

Because lab grown diamonds are man-made in a lab, they are conflict-free and socially responsible.

Beauty & Quality

Lab grown diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.

Value

Lab grown diamonds offer excellent value and are more affordable than natural diamonds of comparable size and quality.

Whether you're shopping for a timeless engagement ring or a piece to mark your next chapter, Nova Born diamonds offer a modern way to honor tradition—with deeper meaning.