Set your budget, shop with a reputable jeweler, use the 4 C's (color, cut, clarity, and carat size) to pick the perfect stone, and choose a setting that suits the recipient's tastes. In 2022, more people said "I do!" to a lab-created diamond, which accounted for nearly 10% of all diamond sales for the year.įinding the best lab-grown diamond ring is the same as shopping for a natural diamond ring. Like natural diamonds, lab-created diamonds are available in every shape and cut imaginable-and it's practically impossible to tell them apart using just the naked eye. While the idea of wearing a diamond formed over millions of years is undoubtedly romantic, lab-grown diamonds are often less expensive, and more sustainably sourced.