If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Are lab-grown diamonds real?" — you're not alone.

Despite their rise in popularity, lab-grown diamonds are still surrounded by outdated myths and misconceptions.

At Wahe, we believe in transparency, intentionality, and conscious luxury. So let’s clear the air and debunk the most common myths — beautifully and honestly.

Myth 1: Lab-Grown Diamonds Aren’t ‘Real’ Diamonds

Truth:
They’re as real as it gets — chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds.

Lab-grown diamonds are not imitations. They're made of pure carbon, crystallized under heat and pressure, just like natural diamonds — but in a controlled environment.

Even expert gemologists need advanced tools to tell them apart.

Myth 2: Lab-Grown Diamonds Are “Fake” or Just Cubic Zirconia

Truth:
Cubic zirconia and Moissanite are diamond simulants, whereas lab-grown diamonds are the real thing.

Simulants may sparkle, but they lack the structure, durability, and brilliance of a diamond. Lab-grown diamonds have the same hardness, fire, and longevity as those formed beneath the Earth.

Myth 3: Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Cheap (and Less Valuable)

Truth:
They are more affordable, not inferior.

Lab-grown diamonds typically cost 30–40% less than mined diamonds of the same size and quality. That’s not because they’re worth less, but because the process is more efficient, ethical, and free from mining markups.

Myth 4: Lab-Grown Diamonds Don’t Sparkle Like Mined Ones

Truth:
A well-cut lab-grown diamond shines with the same intensity and brilliance.

What gives a diamond its sparkle is the cut, not the origin. Wahe’s lab-grown diamonds are cut with intention to reflect light, emotion, and individuality.

Myth 5: They’re Not as Special or Emotional as “Natural” Diamonds

Truth:
The meaning of a diamond isn’t in how long it took to form — it’s in what it represents.

Whether it’s a proposal, a milestone, or a quiet moment of self-celebration, lab-grown diamonds carry the same weight of emotion, with added intention, ethics, and modern beauty.

At Wahe, we choose lab-grown diamonds because they align with our values:
Responsibility. Elegance. Emotion. Modernity.