After 10 hours of research evaluating 240 products, we picked Classic Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Accents in 14k Gold as our top choice.
Here’s the deal:
After decades of research and development, scientists can now replicate the earth’s natural diamond growing process.
Sound silly? It’s not:
Carbon can be crystallized into brilliant lab-grown diamonds that are chemically, optically, and physically identical to earth-mined diamonds.
The differences?
Lab created diamonds leave a net zero carbon footprint. They are conflict-free with no human or environmental exploitation. Lab grown diamonds are always perfect or nearly perfect because their growing environment is completely controlled. And here’s the kicker: they cost up to 40 percent less (per the FTC.)
Among consumers—specifically millennials—mined-diamonds have a bad rap for the high human cost and environmental damage that comes with natural mining. This generation obsesses (in a good way) over responsible sourcing and production of merchandise. Lab grown diamond rings meet that demand while mined diamonds fall short.
Want to know the best part?
With a man-made diamond, you get more for less. Right now, I’m looking at a 1.00 Carat H VS1 Mined diamond for $5500. Right next to it, just as dazzlingly beautiful and chemically identical is a 1.77 Carat H VS1 Lab-Grown diamond for the same price.
Ready to shop? Check out our picks for the best lab grown diamond rings below!
#1 Best Band with Diamonds
Classic Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Accents in 14k Gold
- Huge diamond; just under 2 carats — 1.97.
- Beautiful, ideal cut
- 100% conflict free diamonds
Pros
For the size and quality of this diamond, the price is impeccable. You will never find this in a jewelry store.
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#2 Best Band With a Twist
Petite Twisted Vine Diamond Ring
- The twisted vine engagement ring is unique and delicate
- Features a band of diamonds intertwined with a plain gold band — a perfect compromise between simple and over-the-top
- Includes the option for a matching wedding band
Pros
Elegant, petite, classy, and guaranteed to elicit lots of compliments.
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#3 Best Round Halo Lab Grown Diamond Ring
Lab Grown Diamond Round Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
- Diamond quality is out of this world — perfect by industry standards.
- Thin band lined with diamonds
- 30 day return policy – risk free purchase
Pros
The halo style on this ring makes the center stone look bigger than it is while adding a touch of elegance at the same time.
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#4 Best Tapered Band
Tapered Shank Lab Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring with Accents in 14k Gold
- Tapered band accentuates the brilliant 1.02-carat diamond
- Net zero carbon footprint
- The diamond quality on this ring is UNBELIEVABLE
Pros
The tapered band makes the 1.02 carat diamond look bigger than it is, and also adds a touch of style, especially with the accent diamonds and milgrain.
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#5 Best Pear Shaped Frame Ring
Pear-Framed Floating Round Lab Grown Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
- Pear shape without the big price tag
- Conflict-free diamonds
- 30 Day Return Policy
Pros
The beautiful pear framed halo shape gives the impression of a diamond much larger than 0.24 total carats.
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#6 Best Split Shank Ring
Round Lab Grown Diamond Split Shank Ring with Halo in 14k Gold
- Split shank setting = more diamonds
- Brilliant diamond quality
- Large 2.01 carat diamond
Pros
The halo on a ring is a beautiful thing: it makes your diamond look far more grand than just a solitaire setting. Also, diamonds on BOTH parts of the band.
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#7 Best Solitaire Lab Created Diamond Ring
1 Ct. Tw. ALTR Created Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold
- Solitaire is a classic setting
- The simplicity of the band highlights the brilliance of the diamond
- A TypeIIA diamond, which means it’s almost or entirely devoid of impurities; type IIA represents less than 1% of natural diamonds
Pros
The center stone dazzlingly calls itself to attention with a simple white gold band. A timeless setting.
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#8 Best Vintage Ring
Amore Vintage Engagement Ring
- Gorgeous vintage setting
- Choose your own lab-grown diamond (or gemstone)
- Delicate milgrain band
Pros
Vintage rings are simply gorgeous; delicate and unique.
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#9 Best Small Diamond Ring
Bezel Set Solitaire Lab Grown Round Diamond Stackable Ring in 14K Gold
- Bezel set – a particularly good setting for doctors, nurses, or anyone who wears gloves regularly.
- It’s a stackable ring or it’s perfect as a standalone ring as well
- Very sparkly!
Pros
This basket-set ring is just perfect for a minimalist ring — plus, it won’t snag on anything!
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#10 Best Ring with Cushion Frame
Round Lab Created Diamond Halo Ring with Cushion Frame and Milgrain Detailing in 14k Gold
- The ideal cut is the best cut for a diamond
- Diamond is already large but appears far bigger with a cushion setting
- Milgrain accents on band and around halo
Pros
1.83-carat diamond is spotlighted by halo diamonds and milgrain detailing. Even the sides of this band are accented by diamonds!
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Diamond Rings Tips
Shopping for a lab created diamond ring is a very personal experience. You’re marrying her; you know her! Does she want to be involved in the ring shopping? Does she want a surprise? Make sure you find out before making a purchase. She will be wearing this ring for the rest of her life!
Things to consider:
- Band size
- Metal (gold is softer than platinum and can scratch)
- Diamond or gemstone center?
- Carats, cut, clarity and color of the diamond (The 4 C’s)
- How the ring will look with a wedding band
- Shape of the stone