What you need to know about lab grown diamonds
14 March 2023 • 3 min read
Lab grown diamonds – the new alternative to the traditional natural diamond. Lab grown diamonds have quickly become a favoured choice in the jewellery industry, offering the same excellent qualities but at a more affordable price.
If you are looking to buy lab grown diamonds, here is what you need to know before the purchase.
What are lab grown diamonds and how are they made?
If you’re interested in buying a lab grown diamond, it is vital to know they are 100% real diamonds. Despite not being mined and formed within the Earth, lab grown diamonds are still as real as their counterparts. However, the formation process is entirely different.
A lab grown diamond is an artificial diamond that has been created within a laboratory. Using advanced technology, the diamond is formed through a machine that mimics the elements and environment that produce a natural diamond.
What are some of the pros and cons of buying lab grown diamonds online vs in person at a jewellery store
When looking for a lab grown diamond, you have two options: to buy lab grown diamonds online or in a shop in-person. Regardless of how you purchase your diamond, you will still receive a gorgeous lab grown diamond to love for the rest of the time.
For those interested in buying a lab grown diamond piece of jewellery, we compare the pros and cons of purchasing a lab diamond in-store vs online.
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Are lab grown diamonds a good option for an engagement ring or other jewellery

Ernesto Buono can help you find the right piece by offering a wide range of lab grown diamond jewellery designs. Whether you’re looking for engagement rings or dress jewellery, we have it all in our collection, including a mix of lab grown and natural diamond designs.
Where can you buy lab grown diamonds in Sydney Australia
Based in Sydney, Australia, Ernesto Buono sells jewellery with lab grown diamonds online. If you or your partner desire a lab grown diamond engagement ring, we can help you find the ideal design. We offer a selection of exquisite rings using lab grown diamonds and will assist you in achieving your happily ever after.
Visit our website to explore our lab grown diamond collection.
Looking for a reputable jeweller you can trust? With expert knowledge and professional service, Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery offers an unmatched experienced when it comes to jewellery shopping. Setting the bar, we provide breathtaking designs with quality service.
Let us show you the Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery difference. Shop online now.
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Ernesto Buono
Ernesto Buono is an Italian‑trained master jeweller and the founder of Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery, a bespoke jewellery atelier based in Parramatta, New South Wales. He discovered his passion for jewellery making at age 17, honed his craft at Italy’s Accademia delle Belle Arti and later at the Enmore Design Centre TAFE in Sydney, and has spent over two decades creating custom engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design.