lab gem·stone | ˈlab jem-ˌstōn
noun
A gemstone that was created through a controlled laboratory process
Lab-grown gemstones are those that are not found naturally but are created through a controlled laboratory process. They are considered chemically and physically identical to naturally occurring gemstones and are completely authentic by the modern definitions of these stones. However, because they are lab-grown, they are more affordable than natural gemstones in general. There are several lab-created alternatives to natural gemstones, though not every size, shape, or style of gemstone is available in a lab-grown variety. Commonly made lab gemstones include diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. The result is a sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative to natural stones, often with an extremely high level of visual quality.
