Natural Diamond · Brilliance
$1,830
- Smaller carat for the budget
- Lower grade (G / VS2)
Lab grown diamonds are physically and optically identical to natural diamonds. The difference is what you pay — up to 80% less.

MOST SOUGHT AFTER
Every setting works across multiple shapes. Sizes shown are most purchased.

Lab diamonds are physically identical to natural — at up to 80% less before the discount.
PRICE COMPARISON
Each column shows the lowest available price meeting minimum criteria: F color, VVS1 clarity, IGI or GIA certified.
| Carat | Brilliance | Brilliant Earth | Rare Carat | Blue Nile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0ct Round | $820$574 | $880 | $910 | $960 |
| 1.5ct Round | $1,354$948 | $1,630 | $2,105 | $1,870 |
| 2.0ct Round | $1,617$1,132 | $2,210 | $3,030 | $2,750 |
| 3.0ct Round | $2,427$1,699 | $5,120 | $6,495 | $6,530 |
Prices verified April 2026. Green price reflects LAB30 applied at checkout. Prices vary by exact stone — verify live.

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LAB OR NATURAL?
Our lab diamonds are compared at F color / VVS1 clarity. Our natural diamonds at G color / VS2. For the same money, you get a larger diamond and a higher grade.
Natural Diamond · Brilliance
Round · 1.0 carat
GIA certified · G color · VS2 clarity
$1,830
Lab Grown Diamond · Brilliance
Round · 2.0 carat
IGI certified · F color · VVS1 clarity
$1,617
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1,000+ settings — solitaire, halo, pavé, three-stone and more. A setting for every style and every budget, without the retail markup.
What most people want to know about lab grown diamonds.
Yes. Lab grown diamonds have the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical properties as natural diamonds. They're graded by the same labs using the same standards.
The same diamond at up to 80% less. You can get a significantly larger carat size for the same budget. Both are certified by GIA or IGI. The only difference is origin and price.
Not with the naked eye. Even trained gemologists need specialized equipment to identify lab grown vs natural. The sparkle, hardness, and appearance are identical.
Yes. They score 10 on the Mohs hardness scale — the maximum. They do not fade, change color, or deteriorate over time. Same durability as a mined diamond.
Every lab diamond on Brilliance comes with a GIA or IGI grading report. The report covers cut, color, clarity, and carat — the same certification used for natural diamonds.
Lab diamonds have lower resale value than natural diamonds. If long-term resale value matters to you, natural diamonds are the better choice. If you want maximum size and sparkle for your budget, lab grown wins.