What Are the Pros and Cons of Buying a Two Carat Lab Grown Diamond Ring?

Purchasing a two carat diamond is a big decision because the gem is large enough to attract a lot of attention. Here are the facts you should know about two carat laboratory grown diamonds.

Pros

For most, the biggest draw of synthetic diamonds is their affordability. If you compare the price of a two carat synthetic diamond and a similar natural stone, you will find that the lab gem is about a fifth of the price of a natural. Furthermore, you will find that Blue Nile's lab diamonds are priced extremely consistently, so you don't have to feel that you need to sort through a ton of stones to find a good deal.  

The amount of money saved by choosing a lab grown diamond gives you the flexibility to purchase a gem with optimized features like an excellent cut, perfect clarity, and great color. Fortunately, the technology used to grow diamonds has advanced to the point where it is easy to create high-quality gems. The vast majority of the two-carat lab-grown diamonds for sale at Blue Nile have a color grade of G or better.

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Cons

People love their synthetic diamonds! If you ask them if there is any downside of owning a lab grown stone, you won't hear any complaints about beauty or durability. You may, however, hear about low resale values. Because the technology to grow diamonds continues to advance, high-quality stones sell for lower prices year after year. If you are planning to love and wear your two carat diamond for many years to come, this isn't a significant concern. But, if you are looking to make a financial investment, you may prefer a natural diamond.