Your jewelry box wouldn't be complete without a pair of diamond stud earrings. For versatility, you can't beat the 1 carat lab diamond stud earrings. It's a great accessory for any casual night out, a great accessory for the workplace, and a stunning accessory for any formal event. Known for their tenacity, creativity and elegance, diamonds are the pinnacle of beauty - and lab diamonds are no exception. If you are considering buying a pair of 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings and need help but don't know where to start, don't worry, we can help you.

What are lab grown diamonds?

 lab grown diamond have essentially the same chemical, physical and optical properties as naturally mined diamonds. They are real diamonds, not substitutes such as cubic zirconia (CZ) or Moissanite.  Lab grown Diamond can be graded just like natural diamonds, and the laboratories that can do so include the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the International Gemological Institute (IGI), and many other well-known gemological laboratories. The grade of  lab grown diamond and synthetic diamonds is almost identical, and the inclusions in laboratory diamonds are also so small that they cannot be seen without magnification that even gemologists cannot distinguish between  lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds without specialized equipment.

The difference between lab grown and natural diamonds

One is natural output, through miners to explore, discover, screening to get precious gems, no matter how much reserves, natural things must be dug less and less, and finally more and more difficult to find good quality or very large. The other is laboratory synthesis, through technological innovation and improvement, to cultivate synthetic gems close to natural mineral composition, synthetic gems must be more and more synthetic, and more and more large, more and more clean, more and more colorful.

Prices of lab grown diamond earrings and naturally mined diamond earrings

Lab grown diamond earrings fit every budget. Unlike natural diamonds, lab grown diamonds are produced by dozens of laboratories around the world. There are only a few places on Earth where natural diamonds can be found, and mining and bringing them to market is an expensive task, which makes natural diamonds expensive. Technological advances have made laboratory diamond manufacturing more affordable and accessible. Therefore, the price of lab grown diamond earrings is much cheaper than natural diamond earrings. Natural diamonds are more about conveying emotional value, considering practicality and cost performance, lab grown diamond earrings are a good choice.

How big is a 1 carat diamond?

Carat, which describes the weight of a diamond, is not equivalent to the size of the diamond. The size of the diamond will show different visual effects depending on the setting method and cut. The same 1-carat diamond will vary in diameter and size when cut into different shapes. For example, the standard diameter of a classic round, bright cut 1-carat diamond is 6.5mm, but the diamonds sold in the market vary according to the cut ratio, so the diameter of a 1-carat round diamond ranges from 6.3 to 6.5mm. 1 carat diamonds other than the round and bright cut, such as princess square, emerald, pear, olive, oval, etc., vary in size and shape depending on the cut ratio.

How to buy a 1 card diamond earrings?

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For ordinary families, 1 carat diamond is not a small weight choice, the standard diameter of 1 carat round diamond is 6.5 mm, if because of the process, the diameter is small, although it is only a few hundredths of a millimeter difference, but in the visual effect can only show the effect of eight or nine points. Therefore, when purchasing 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings, the diamond accepts a difference of 0.1 mm at most, that is, a 6.4 mm diameter diamond, and there will be no significant difference in visual effects.

4C standard

Buy 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings, depending on your budget and one of the 4C criteria to choose from, here are our suggestions:

Color: Diamonds are graded from D (colorless and transparent) to Z (yellow). Diamonds above grade F are colorless in color, diamonds in grade G to H are nearly colorless, and diamonds in grade I to J are nearly colorless, but a slight color can be detected. Diamonds of grade K and below are darker in color, and diamonds are darker and more yellow.In general, the color grade of the 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings we choose to wear is preferably above  I. 

Clarity: The clarity grade of diamonds is divided into FL(flawless grade), IF(internal flawless grade), VVS(very slight concealer grade), VS(slight concealer grade), SI(small concealer grade), I(defect grade) and other levels. Generally, the 1 carat diamond we choose to wear will choose at least SI2 level above, SI level diamonds, even if there is a little internal inclusions, we are difficult to find through the naked eye, I believe that no one will take a magnifying glass to see your diamond ring.

Cutting: The cutting grade of diamonds is relatively small, mainly divided into ideal cutting (EX), very good cutting (VG), good cutting (G), general cutting (F), Poor cutting (Poor) five grades. The cutting of the diamond is called the second life of the diamond, which is directly related to whether the diamond can emit a charming fire color. Therefore, it is better to choose a 3EX cut grade for the 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings.

Brand selection

A high-quality brand can protect the interests of consumers and provide a complete after-sales service chain. In addition, many well-known brands on the market will also give a different meaning to diamonds, so that consumers can express their hearts more affectionately.

How to buy the perfect 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings

We highly recommend buying from a trusted online vendor instead of a brick-and-mortar jewelry store，and makemyrings.com is a great online vendor. Buying online gives you access to a larger selection of 1 carat lab grown diamond earrings than any offline jewelry store. Depending on the economics of e-commerce versus traditional retail, you can also save a lot of money compared to buying diamond earrings offline. This means you can buy better diamond earrings for the same price, or spend less money on diamond earrings of the same quality.

Before buying online, do your research and thoroughly check the properties of the diamond. A trusted online retailer can provide a certificate from a reputable gemstone lab that details the color, cut, clarity, and size of the diamond. Don't forget to check out high-resolution pictures and videos of diamonds to see how they behave and interact with light.