The 12 Best Lab-Grown Diamond Stud Earrings Money Can Buy

As Ma touched on earlier, lab-grown diamonds are created in a laboratory under conditions of high heat and pressure. “On the other hand, traditionally mined diamonds face a much longer journey and are harvested from the earth, not grown,” Ma explains. “They formed many years ago and will likely be the oldest thing you ever touch. And most traditional diamonds are not gem quality as gem-quality is rare, thus making the cost much higher and more of an investment piece as their value can increase over time because there are a finite amount of traditional diamonds.” 

No, lab-grown diamonds are not more expensive than natural diamonds. In most cases, you can count on mined diamonds to cost more than their lab-grown counterparts—but that doesn’t mean they will be cheap. “There are fewer variable costs when creating a lab-grown diamond, which means the price can remain stable for a longer period. Many factors go into mining natural diamonds that are hard to control, including a limited supply, which can be seen in the volatility of their price for the end consumer,” Ma says. Generally speaking, lab-grown diamond jewelry is 30 percent less expensive to create than its natural, mined counterparts, she adds. “But mined diamonds are arguably much more of an investment piece, as their value can rise greatly over many years.” 

Unless you envision your wedding day look to go in a distinctly bold direction you’ll want to choose a pair of earrings that enhance your appearance without dominating it. Naturally, a pair of sparkly studs falls into this category perfectly. Other options include small, dainty hoops or something vintage-inspired like pearl earrings.