In addition to lab-grown diamonds and moissanite, Provence Jewelry works with a range of lab-grown colored gemstones for selected jewelry and custom projects.
Lab-grown gemstones are created in controlled environments using processes designed to reproduce the crystal growth of their natural counterparts.
Are Lab-Grown Gemstones Fake?
Lab-grown gemstones are not simply glass or plastic imitations.
Depending on the gemstone and production method, they can have the same or very similar chemical composition and crystal structure as their natural counterparts.
Their origin, however, is laboratory-grown rather than naturally mined.
Available Gemstone Types
Depending on the project and current availability, options may include:
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Lab-Grown Sapphire
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Lab-Grown Ruby
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Lab-Grown Emerald
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Lab-Grown Alexandrite
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Lab-Grown Aquamarine
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Paraiba-style Lab-Grown Gemstones
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Padparadscha-style Lab-Grown Gemstones
Other colors and gemstone options may also be available for custom projects.
Why Choose a Lab-Grown Gemstone?
Customers may choose lab-grown gemstones for:
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attractive color;
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cleaner appearance in some materials;
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more accessible pricing;
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greater consistency;
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custom color and design possibilities.
Natural gemstones can have different rarity, inclusion patterns, color characteristics, and value.
Neither should automatically be described as universally "better" than the other.
Can I Use a Lab-Grown Gemstone in a Custom Design?
Yes, many custom designs can use lab-grown colored gemstones.
However, the final gemstone availability, size, cut, setting suitability, and design feasibility must be confirmed for the specific project.
Can You Match a Specific Color?
You can share:
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a reference photo;
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desired gemstone type;
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preferred color or tone;
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jewelry design.
Our sales team can then help confirm available options.
Exact color matching cannot be guaranteed based only on a screen image because lighting and display settings can affect how colors appear.