Why Choose a Lab Grown Diamond Ring?
A lab grown diamond is a real diamond. It is made of carbon, just like a mined one, but it is grown in a controlled lab instead of deep underground. It has the same hardness, the same fire, and the same sparkle. A jeweler cannot tell the difference by eye, and a standard diamond tester reads it as a diamond too. The real difference is where the stone came from and what you pay.
That price gap is why many of our customers choose lab grown. A lab grown diamond often costs far less than a mined diamond of the same size and quality, so your budget can go toward a bigger stone. With about $2,500 to spend, you can look at rings with 2 carats or more of total diamond weight in this collection. A mined diamond ring at that budget would be much smaller.
Here is one thing to know when you shop. Many of these rings have a center stone plus smaller side diamonds. The carat number in a ring's name is the total carat weight, which is every diamond added together. The center stone is smaller. Check each listing for the center stone size, or ask our team.
What Comes in Every Ring
- Solid 14K white gold. It is gold all the way through, not a thin plated layer, so it holds up to daily wear.
- Near colorless diamonds. The diamonds in this collection are graded G to H color.
- SI clarity. SI diamonds have small marks that are often hard to see without magnification. Every stone is different, so it helps to look at the ring in person.
- A range of styles. You will find rings with a single center stone, multi-stone designs, and full bridal sets.
Ring Styles and Shapes We Carry
Our lab grown rings come in round, oval, emerald, pear, and marquise shapes. Some are simple everyday rings. Others are bold statement pieces or matching bridal sets.
Want to shop by style? Browse our bridal rings, ladies diamond bands, stackable rings, or wedding bands. Shopping for him? See our men's lab grown diamond rings.
What Do Lab Grown Diamond Rings Cost in Albuquerque?
Here is what the rings in this collection cost today:
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Total carat weight
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Typical price
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About 1 carat
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About $1,100
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About 1 3/4 carats
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About $1,600 to $1,750
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2 to 2 1/4 carats
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About $1,800 to $2,500
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3 carat bridal sets
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About $2,500
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Price depends on total carat weight, shape, and design, and it changes as our inventory changes. If you want to spread out the cost, ask about financing.
Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What Is the Difference?
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Lab grown
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Natural (mined)
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Made of
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Real carbon diamond
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Real carbon diamond
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Where it forms
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In a lab
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Underground
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Hardness
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10 on the Mohs scale
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10 on the Mohs scale
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Looks
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Same to the eye
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Same to the eye
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Price
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Usually much lower
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Higher, especially for large stones
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Resale
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Generally lower
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Generally holds more
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Choose lab grown if you want the most diamond for your money. If long-term resale matters most to you, weigh that against the upfront savings. Either way, look at the ring in person. To learn how diamonds are graded, read our 4Cs guide. For more lab grown pieces, see our lab grown diamond jewelry page.
Sizing, Custom Work, and Trade-Ins
Solid 14K gold rings can usually be resized by a jeweler. Our jewelry repair team can look at your ring and tell you what is possible.
Want a different setting or a larger center stone? Our custom design team can plan a ring around a lab grown diamond. Have an old ring you no longer wear? Ask about our jewelry trade-in program and put its value toward a new one.
See Lab Grown Rings in Person in Albuquerque
Photos help, but diamonds look best under real light. Visit us at 3248 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or call (505) 884-4888. You can also book an appointment if you would like a team member to set time aside for you. We are family owned and have served Albuquerque since 2006.