Lab-grown engagement ring
An engagement ring with a lab-grown diamond: same sparkle, more stone
An engagement ring with a lab-grown diamond is visually indistinguishable from one with a natural diamond. Same sparkle, same hardness, same fire in the light, only the price is noticeably friendlier. For many couples at émin, that's exactly why a lab-grown diamond is the obvious choice today.
You're not choosing a cheaper copy, you're choosing a real diamond with a different origin. Every stone comes with an independent certificate, every setting is built to measure for your idea. We'll show you how that looks in your ring, in the atelier or by video.
What makes a lab-grown diamond engagement ring stand out
Visually identical
A lab-grown diamond is made of the same carbon as a natural diamond. In the ring, in the light and worn on the hand there's no visible difference, only origin and price set them apart.
Same budget, more stone
For the same budget a lab-grown diamond usually gets you a noticeably larger or cleaner stone than a natural one would allow. The carat weight you're dreaming of often becomes reachable.
With an independent certificate
We verify lab-grown diamonds with a certificate too, usually from IGI. You see carat, colour, clarity and cut in writing before you decide.
Custom-made
Like every émin ring, we fit the setting, shank and head to one specific hand, so the stone sits well and the ring stays comfortable for years.
Same price, more stone: what that means for you
Picture two rings side by side, both planned with the same budget. One carries a natural diamond of a certain size, the other a lab-grown diamond. Because production of a lab-grown diamond is faster and more predictable, it costs noticeably less at the same size and clarity, and the money you save can go toward a larger carat, a more elaborate setting, or simply stay in your pocket.
We work this out with you during the consultation, using the exact stone you're picturing. That way you see in writing where the real difference lies, with no sales pressure and no games with numbers.
Every model, also with a lab-grown diamond
Every ring in our collection can be ordered with a lab-grown diamond instead of a natural one, freely adjustable in metal, stone size and setting.
How you get to your lab-grown diamond ring
From the first conversation to handover, we guide every step personally.
Consultation
We show you lab-grown and natural diamonds side by side, in person or by video, and discuss your budget openly.
Stone and setting
You choose the cut, size and setting. We show you renderings before any work begins.
Custom-making
Your ring is made to your exact size. If you have a fixed proposal date, tell us right at the start.
Handover with certificate
You receive your ring together with an independent certificate for the lab-grown diamond, clearly explained, no jargon.
Honest about resale
A lab-grown diamond is not a financial asset. On resale it loses noticeable value, because production keeps getting cheaper. Buy it because it fits your story, not as something to cash in later.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, without any reservations. A lab-grown diamond is chemically, optically and in hardness identical to a natural diamond, and it holds up to daily wear just like any other engagement ring. Many couples at émin choose it deliberately, because it gets them a larger or cleaner stone for the same budget.
No, not with the naked eye or an ordinary loupe. Only a specialised lab can determine the origin with certainty, based on fine growth patterns. That's exactly why every larger stone comes with a certificate that clearly states its origin.
That depends mainly on the stone's size and the metal. A complete solitaire with a 1 carat lab-grown diamond in a classic prong setting, in 18k gold or platinum (585 gold on request), starts at CHF 1'900, usually noticeably cheaper than the same ring with a comparable natural diamond. A larger stone, a halo or a pavé band cost more, and we calculate that openly with you during your consultation.
Yes, every model in our collection can be made with a lab-grown diamond instead of a natural one, in the size and setting you want. During the consultation you choose which cut and setting fit your idea, and we build it exactly that way.
Yes, every larger lab-grown diamond comes with an independent certificate, usually from IGI. Carat, colour, clarity and cut are graded by the same standards as for a natural diamond, with a clear note on origin, which we walk you through step by step.
No, that's completely normal. We measure your ring size at the atelier in a few minutes, or you can bring an existing ring to compare. The size can usually still be adjusted after the ring is made, if anything changes on your finger.
For a custom-made engagement ring with a lab-grown diamond we usually plan two to four weeks from order, depending on setting and stone availability. If you have a fixed proposal date, tell us right at the start so we can see what's possible together.
Quick enquiry
Ready for your lab-grown diamond ring?
Send us a short message about what you're looking for. We'll give you honest advice on size and budget and suggest an appointment, in Zurich or by video.