Lab grown diamonds are becoming quite a trend in the jewelry industry. These diamonds are the exact chemical and atomic make-up as naturally grown diamonds. They are recognized as genuine diamonds by the Gemalogical Institute of America. If you consider that in-vitro fertilization is a scientific process that produces a baby, the process that produces lab-grown diamonds is just as valid.
Lab grown diamonds are identified by a laser engraved number, just as a natural diamond would be. Many people prefer the fact that lab growns don't disrupt the earth. The price of lab growns are much more affordable than natural for the same amount of carats.
The only drawback I can see to the lab grown diamonds is they don't have a comparable resale value yet, whereas natural diamonds retain their value. Come in and check out the similarities and differences for yourself!