Lab-grown diamonds outpace natural stones when it comes to engagement rings. Here’s why, and what to consider when shopping.

On Tuesday, the U.K.-based organization that sets environmental and social guidelines for the watch and jewelry industry is introducing a standard for lab-grown diamonds and colored gemstones.

lab-grown stones helped provide an option for those concerned about "blood diamonds," or diamonds mined in war zones and used to fund conflict and human rights abuses. However, experts noted that ...

In 2024, 52% of couples surveyed said their engagement ring featured a lab-grown diamond ... tell if a diamond was human-made or mined? Both stones are optically the same, meaning they will ...