Lab Grown Diamonds and Moissanite are quickly becoming a very popular option for engagement ring center stones! Many people have been coming into our store recently asking for Eco Friendly Sustainably Sourced Diamonds, but aren’t sure what to get. 

Here’s some helpful information to know when deciding which option is best for you!

Lab Grown Diamonds are gemstones that are grown in a laboratory instead of inside the Earth.

 Lab Grown Diamonds have the same chemical properties of Natural Diamonds. They have the same hardness, the same sparkle, the same look, and may even have natural inclusions like Earth-grown Diamonds. A couple of ways to accurately detect if a diamond is Lab Grown is to have it graded by a reputable gem lab or to find a jeweler with a HPHT or CVD detector. Michael E. Minden Diamond Jewelers in  Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas has this machine and is  happy to test your diamonds for you at no cost.

Moissanite are also created in a laboratory by scientists. The composition and process of creation are slightly different from Lab Grown Diamonds. There are different grades of Moissanite - the option with the highest quality and color is the Charles & Colvard ForeverOne™ Moissanite. 

If you’re considering buying Lab Grown Moissanite - we highly recommend you ONLY purchase Charles & Colvard ForeverOne™ Moissanite as it offers a lifetime warranty against chipping and breakage.

FUN FACT: There are natural Moissanite stones, but it is so incredibly rare to find the material in any substantial size other than tiny particles. 

• Only Moissanite from Charles & Colvard have a lifetime warranty on chipping or breaking, and Michael E Minden Diamond Jewelers in Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas(also serving Henderson and Summerin) carries this line if you’d like to look at them in person. 
• Moissanites come in various qualities. Some websites seem to offer extremely low pricing on Moissanite-the fact is, they are selling sub-standard quality Moissanite (not ForeverOne™) and may in fact not even be Moissanite. We recommend only purchasing Charles & Colvard ForeverOne™ Moissanite which offers a lifetime warranty!
• There are many companies that are selling Lab Grown Diamonds from factories all over the world. You would assume it's all the same kind of material and clearness, but it is NOT. Many factories that make Lab Grown Diamonds don’t cut the stones well which makes them foggy and hazy. Lab Grown Diamonds usually come with a certificate with grading and measurements. You want to make sure you are always shopping with a reputable jeweler to make sure you are receiving real and accurate certificates. At Michael E. Minden Diamond Jewelers in Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas(also serving Henderson and Summerlin), you can be assured that our Lab Grown Diamonds are crisp, clear, faceted for the highest brilliance possible, and many include a professional certificate

Michael E. Minden Diamond Jewelers in Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas(also serving Henderson and Summerlin) has one of the largest selections of Lab Grown Diamonds and ForeverOne Moissanite in the nation! Make an appointment or walk in to browse our selection and see our stones close up. We have a comfortable store with pressure-free staff to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. 

No problem! Visit us or call our store to speak with our Diamond Expert and Store Manager, Michelle. She has been our store manager for over 30 years and has extensive diamond, gemstone, and engagement ring knowledge. She is warm, friendly, funny, and does not have a preference on stones so she will offer you an unbiased opinion of which stone may be right for you! Call us at (702) 253-5588 or email us at sales@lovemyjeweler.com.