Lab-grown diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. Same carbon crystal lattice. Same hardness. Same fire. Different origin story: grown in a lab instead of extracted from a mine.
Why Lady Charlotte uses them
- Ethics: conflict-free, transparent supply
- Beauty: ideal for vintage-inspired cuts and champagne tones
- Value: more diamond presence for the same love story
- Planet: generally lower environmental impact than mined stones (process-dependent)
Lab-grown vs lab-grown diamond
Lab-grown diamond is a different gem (silicon carbide). We no longer center the brand on lab-grown diamond. Lab-grown diamonds are diamond — the right foundation for heirloom engagement rings.
Lab-grown vs mined diamond
Side by side, both are diamond. Grading uses the same language (cut, color, clarity, carat). The difference is origin and often price/impact. We choose lab-grown so your ring can feel historic without repeating the old supply chain.