The 4 C’s of Lab-Grown Diamonds
Every lab-grown diamond is evaluated using four essential factors—Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. Understanding these helps you choose the most beautiful and brilliant diamond for your budget.
Published: November 2025 · Last updated: November 2025
1. Cut — The Most Important of the 4 C’s
The cut determines how well a lab-grown diamond reflects light. An Ideal or Excellent Cut ensures maximum sparkle, while shallow or deep cuts cause light leakage. Precision proportions and symmetry make the diamond come alive with fire and brilliance.
2. Color — The Beauty of Natural White
Color grades measure how colorless or tinted a diamond appears. Lab-created diamonds graded D–F are colorless, G–H near-colorless, and I–J slightly warm. All LabCreated.Diamonds stones are H or better for consistently bright, white sparkle.
3. Clarity — Internal Perfection
Clarity assesses inclusions and blemishes seen under 10× magnification. VS1 or better clarity means inclusions are too small to see with the naked eye, keeping your diamond visibly flawless and radiant.
4. Carat Weight — Size and Presence
Carat measures a diamond’s weight, not its size. Thanks to lab-grown diamond affordability, you can often choose a higher carat weight without compromising color, clarity, or cut quality. A balanced combination of all 4 C’s provides the best value and beauty.
Beyond the 4 C’s: Certification and Laser Inscriptions
Each LabCreated.Diamonds stone is IGI or GIA certified and laser-inscribed for authenticity. Certification ensures your diamond’s 4 C’s are independently verified and matched to its unique inscription number.
Why Lab-Grown Diamonds Make Sense
- • Identical brilliance, hardness, and structure as mined diamonds.
- • Ethically sourced and conflict-free with 60–80% smaller carbon footprint.
- • 60–70% lower price for equal beauty and certification.
- • Ships within 3–6 business days via FedEx Insured Delivery.