Meet Pittsburgh's leader in lab-grown diamonds

As a GIA trained Gemologist for 33 years , Caesar Azzam of Caesar's Designs in Pittsburgh, PA, hand picks each and every gemstone and diamond that he uses in his designs. Caesar was keen from the start of his career to  keeping up to date with the developments in the fields of gemology. Lab grown diamonds have burst onto the scene in recent years, but Caesar believes it’s about choice in giving clients the option to choose between natural mined diamond and lab grown diamonds.

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Why we choose to work with lab grown diamonds:

1. it gives us the opportunity to create more stunning pieces with much larger diamonds

2. It gives our clients the opportunity to wear jewelry that did not involve digging the earth and create a big environmental impact.

3. It gives clients who choose to spend less but get a bigger look compared to mined diamonds

4. Today we carry a wide variety of lab grown diamonds in different shapes and sizes, always high quality stones usually accompanied with a GIA lab grown diamond report (commonly known as a GIA certificate)

There are several benefits to lab grown diamonds:

1. Ethical and Environmental Considerations: Lab grown diamonds are grown in a controlled environment using advanced technology, which eliminates the need for mining. As a result, lab grown diamonds have a much smaller carbon footprint and are generally considered to be a more ethical and environmentally friendly option.
2. Cost-Effective: Lab grown diamonds are more affordable than natural diamonds. This is because the cost of mining, transportation, and other expenses associated with natural diamonds is not incurred in the production of lab grown diamonds.
3. Quality: Lab grown diamonds are virtually identical to natural diamonds in terms of their physical, chemical, and optical properties. This means that lab grown diamonds are just as beautiful and durable as natural diamonds.
4. Availability: Growing diamonds in a lab, they are not subject to the same limitations as natural diamonds.  The process of growing diamonds in a lab has been progressing rapidly and therefore allows growers and cutters to customize a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. >> larger diamonds and usual unique sizes, shapes, and cuts diamonds are more available nowThis means that they can be produced in a wide range of colors, sizes, and shapes, and are generally more readily available than natural diamonds.

Overall, lab grown diamonds offer a more sustainable, cost-effective, and versatile option for those in the market for diamond jewelry. We recommend considering all options in your jewelry selection and will be by your side to choose the best gem for your next piece. Stop in to see more!