Don’t Make THIS Mistake If You’re Buying a Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring

More couples than ever are choosing to start their next chapter with a lab-grown diamond engagement ring – but not everyone is making the right decisions. We get it, buying an engagement ring can feel overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, from your budget to understanding a brand’s sustainability commitments.

While lab-grown diamonds are chemically and visually identical to natural diamonds, they’re not all made equal. It’s easy to get confused and make mistakes, especially if jewelry brands and stores aren’t being transparent.  

At Valley Rose, we’re committed to sharing our knowledge on lab-grown diamonds and strive to help every client find the right stone for their engagement ring. In this post, we’re sharing four of the most common mistakes when buying lab-grown diamonds, so you know what to avoid!

Mistake #1: Buying a Lab-Grown Diamond Without Certification

Every diamond, whether it’s lab-grown or natural, should come with a GIA or IGI certification. This document is important for ensuring transparency when buying a diamond, allowing you to determine its quality. 

If you’re looking at an uncertified lab-grown diamond, the stone may be advertised with an inflated grade or have undisclosed treatments, which could impact the long-term wear and appearance of the stone. Our certified lab-grown diamonds give you full transparency, and we’re happy to help you select a diamond that works with your budget and style preferences.

Mistake #2: Choosing the Wrong Diamond Grades

Diamonds are judged based on the famous 4Cs – cut, color, clarity, and carat. It’s easy to get caught focusing too much on one of these aspects, especially the carat size. 

A designer will always tell you to prioritize cut and sparkle over a stone’s sheer carat size. Elongated diamonds, such as pear cut lab-grown diamonds, can often give you a better all-around grade for your budget.

Mistake #3: Not Looking for Growth Lines or Visual Imperfections

Always look below the surface when buying a lab-grown diamond. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not looking for growth lines or visual imperfections, usually caused by irregularities in the stone’s growth process. 

Growth lines can impact the overall brilliance of your lab-grown diamonds and are considered a ‘flaw’ in the stone. At Valley Rose, we carefully examine every lab-grown diamond in our collection to ensure its quality and clarity.

Mistake #4: Overlooking the Setting and Metal Choice

Don’t focus solely on choosing your lab-grown diamond. Even a diamond with the highest grading can look out of place in the wrong setting. It’s usually easier to choose the metal for your ring, depending on you or your partner’s preferred metal. We offer a variety of settings to optimize the brilliance of your lab-grown diamond.

Shop Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings at Valley Rose

It’s normal to be excited – and even a little nervous – buying a lab-grown diamond for your engagement ring. At Valley Rose, we take out the guesswork by bringing you a collection of fully traceable, ethically sourced diamonds with several fairmined gold options to choose from to create your sustainable engagement ring. Explore our collection of unique engagement rings or book a free 30-minute consultation to learn more about our lab-grown diamonds.