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Loose round brilliant lab-grown diamond held by tweezers on white studio

Lab-Grown Diamonds: Common Myths Debunked

September 15, 20261 min readBy Layla Al Ansari

Common myths about lab grown diamonds mix up authenticity, hardness, and resale. A laboratory-grown diamond is carbon diamond with origin on an IGI-certified report. R Rumi Diamond keeps the answers factual.

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Lab-Grown Diamonds: Common Myths Debunked

Loose round brilliant lab-grown diamond beside tweezers
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Myth: lab grown diamonds are not real diamonds

Macro round brilliant lab-grown diamond solitaire in white metal
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Myth: they are softer or will not last

Oval lab-grown diamond solitaire in yellow gold
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Myth: you can always tell them apart by eye

Emerald cut lab-grown diamond solitaire in white metal
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Myth: lab grown diamonds have no value

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Myth: jewellers will not touch them

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Myth: certification is optional theatre

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Myth: laboratory-grown means automatically ethical or green

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How we answer myths at the counter

Written by

Layla Al Ansari

Luxury Lab-Grown Diamond Specialists

R Rumi Diamond is a luxury jeweller specialising in lab-grown diamonds, bespoke engagement rings, and high jewellery. Our editorial team writes about diamond grading, jewellery care, and how to choose the right stone for your story.

  • Lab-grown diamonds
  • Diamond grading and certification
  • Engagement ring selection
  • Bespoke jewellery design
  • Diamond care and maintenance