Everything you need to know about lab grown diamonds

Big price tags and diamond jewelry typically go hand in hand. Engagement rings can easily set you back a few thousand dollars, especially if you are looking for the highest quality in cut, clarity and color.

However, over the past few years, the gem industry has become more and more accepting of lab grown diamonds. That's right -- diamonds can literally be made in a lab, no mining or pick axe required. And they're real diamonds too!

Thanks to Brilliant Earth, a global leader in ethically sourced jewelry, we got all the details on these new age stones from their more affordable prices to their environmentally-friendly production. Scroll through the gallery above for all of the facts on lab diamonds and find a few of our favorite jewelry pieces made with lab diamonds below!

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