Considering a Colored Lab Diamond Engagement Ring? Think Pink!

Although white diamonds are considered the most traditional choice for engagement rings, colored diamonds are ideal for individuals who want a vibrant, eye-catching ring that bursts with color while having the incomparable hardness that only a diamond can deliver. Pink diamonds are graceful, feminine, and quintessentially romantic. Known for being a celebrity favorite, pink diamond engagement rings have been spotted gracing the hands of Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Victoria Beckham, and Mariah Carey. Pink diamonds began rising in popularity in 2002 when Ben Affleck proposed to JLo with an emerald-cut pink diamond engagement ring that weighed in at a mammoth 6.1 carats. Before the debut of her sizable pink sparkler, pink diamonds were a rarity in the early 2000s. 

Are Lab-Grown Pink Diamonds as Exceptional as Natural Pink Diamonds?

​Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, structurally, and optically identical to earth-mined diamonds; the only difference is their origin. Comparable to white diamonds, pink diamonds possess the same remarkable durability, which makes them a stellar choice for engagement rings. Essentially, these diamonds combine the hardness of a white diamond with a gorgeous rosy hue. Pink lab-grown diamonds can be produced in a range of sizes and grades, with the finest ones possessing characteristics equivalent to those of natural pink diamonds, such as their remarkable color and clarity. They are also environmentally sustainable, and purchasing one gives the buyer the utmost assurance that they are ethically sourced and truly conflict-free.

Why Should I Consider a Lab-Grown Pink Diamond Instead of an Earth-Grown Pink Diamond? How Affordable Are They?

Among the 12 colors and 230 color combinations that earth-grown diamonds can occur in, naturally mined pink diamonds are especially rare. According to the Gemological Institute of America, it is not fully understood what leads to the development of natural pink diamonds. Moreover, pink diamonds are only found in a limited number of locations worldwide. Until 2020, the Argyle mine in Western Australia was responsible for 90% of the world's pink diamonds. The mine's subsequent shutdown resulted in a surge in the price and exclusivity of earth-grown pink diamonds. Due to their rarity, earth-grown pink diamonds now cost about 20 times more than white diamonds of comparable size and quality. Because of their exorbitant prices, the popularity of pink lab-grown diamonds is now on the rise. When compared to a natural pink diamond, which can begin at $10,000, for example, a pink lab-grown diamond with identical 4C attributes may only cost a few thousand dollars. Even though lab-created pink diamonds remain a valuable purchase, they provide the opportunity to obtain high-quality stones in larger carat sizes that are far more affordable than their earth-grown counterparts. The lack of mining required for their production is the primary component that makes them significantly more cost-effective than earth-grown stones while offering the same level of exquisite brilliance, color, clarity, and durability. Even though lab-grown and earth-grown diamonds are essentially the same, origins aside, lab-created pink diamonds do offer a key advantage. Lab-grown diamonds provide a degree of quality assurance that is unattainable with mined, earth-grown diamonds. Because they are formed under stringent, regulated conditions, lab-grown diamonds are devoid of impurities and can be produced in very specific sizes and grades. Although the process of creating lab-grown pink diamonds is intricate, it offers a more sustainable and ethical means of acquiring these rare and precious stones–all for a more agreeable price point.

​Interested in a lab-grown pink diamond engagement ring? Contact us today—we can help you design a dazzling custom pink diamond engagement ring you'll never want to take off!