Différence between Lab Grown diamond or Cubic Zirconia

A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond created in a laboratory using high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methods. It has the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as a natural diamond. That means it sparkles the same, lasts just as long, and is just as hard — rated 10 on the Mohs scale.

💡 Think of it as a diamond born in a lab, not the Earth.

It’s eco-friendly, conflict-free, and more affordable than mined diamonds, while still being a luxurious and lasting choice.

Cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant, meaning it looks like a diamond but is not made of carbon. Instead, it’s a synthetic crystal made of zirconium dioxide.

It has a brilliant sparkle and is often flawless in appearance. But it’s much softer than a diamond (8.5 on the Mohs scale), which means it scratches and dulls over time. It’s very affordable, but it doesn’t hold value and is not ideal for daily-wear jewelry like engagement rings.