Lab grown diamonds are made in a controlled environment. They are grown from a “diamond seed” in a highly controlled laboratory environment using advanced technological processes, CVD (Chemical Vapor Disposition) or HPHT(High Pressure, High Temperature) -sometimes both, that duplicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally develop. Lab grown diamonds are chemically, optically, and physically the same as mined diamonds, and exhibit the same fire, scintillation, and sparkle. Lab grown diamonds are significantly less expensive than mined diamonds, offering excellent value and providing a mining-free alternative to naturally occuring diamonds.