What Makes a Lab Grown Wedding Band Different?
Lab grown diamonds are created in a laboratory using pure carbon under extreme heat and pressure. The process replicates how natural diamonds form underground over millions of years, compressed into a matter of weeks. The finished stones share the same physical properties, the same crystal structure, and the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale). To the naked eye, a lab grown diamond appears identical to a mined one.
Lab grown diamonds offer the same level of durability as mined stones. Where they do differ is price. Lab grown diamond rings cost 40 to 70% less than mined diamonds of the same carat weight, colour, and clarity. That means you can go larger on diamond size, choose a fuller setting, or save. Lab grown diamonds are also free from the environmental and ethical concerns tied to mining, with a smaller footprint and no conflict sourcing. Like mined diamonds, lab grown stones can have inclusions. Each is graded individually for clarity, and every diamond we use is certified.
Choosing the Right Lab Grown Wedding Band
Every couple's story is different, and the right band depends on what you're already wearing. Most clients come to us already with or planning a lab diamond engagement ring, and the wedding band needs to sit well alongside it.
Our collection includes half eternity bands (diamonds set across the front half), full eternity bands (diamonds all the way around), and classic plain bands if you prefer something without stones. We also carry lab grown diamonds in popular cuts for bands, from round brilliant to emerald.
If you already own your engagement ring, bring it with you when you visit our store. Trying bands on together is the fastest way to see what works. If you're purchasing both at the same time, we can design them as a matched set.
Lab Grown Wedding Bands for Men
Our men's lab grown wedding bands range from classic plain bands in gold or platinum to designs with a row of channel-set lab diamonds. Band width, metal type, and finish (polished, matte, brushed) are all customisable. Lab grown diamonds in men's bands tend to be smaller in carat but are graded on their individual characteristics to the same standard of colour and clarity. Every men's band is crafted to order, built to reflect that commitment and made to last.
Custom and Made to Order
Every lab grown wedding band at Harry & Co is made to order. Your preferences on metal, width, and diamond coverage guide the design. Choose from 14kt or 18kt gold in yellow, white, or rose, or platinum. Our team sources the perfect lab grown diamond for each band. If you have something specific in mind that isn't in our collection, we can create it. We also make diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, and fine jewellery with lab grown diamonds. We ship across the country, or you can visit us in Adelaide. Contact our team or book a consultation to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lab grown diamonds as durable as mined diamonds?
Yes. They rank 10 on the Mohs scale, the same as natural diamonds. There is no difference in how the stone wears over the life of the ring.
Can I pair a lab grown wedding band with a natural diamond ring?
You can. Lab grown and natural diamonds look identical once set, so mixing them across different pieces is common. Nobody will be able to tell the difference.
How are lab grown diamonds graded?
Lab grown diamonds are classified and graded by independent laboratories (IGI and GIA) using the same 4C framework applied to mined diamonds: cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. Each stone is certified and laser-inscribed with its report number.
Do you offer lab grown wedding bands for men?
Yes. Our men's collection includes plain bands and diamond-set designs, all made to order with lab grown diamonds and your choice of metal and width.
Can I see wedding bands in person before I purchase?
Visit our Hyde Park studio to try on bands and see lab grown diamonds up close. You can also book a virtual appointment if you're not local. A lab grown wedding band is a choice built for the future, and we want you to be confident in it before you buy.