A lab grown diamond is crystallized carbon, chemically and physically the same as a mined one. It forms through CVD or HPHT rather than deep underground, and only a lab instrument can separate the two. Diamond is the hardest natural material, 10 on the Mohs scale, and a grown stone is every bit as hard, so the diamonds themselves will not scratch from daily wear.
Because created stones cost far less than natural diamonds of the same size and grade, a men's band can carry more diamond, or larger stones, for the same spend. That makes a diamond band realistic for men who would never have considered one.
Choose a setting that keeps the diamonds low and guarded. A bezel, a thin rim of metal around each stone, is the most protective option and suits active hands, though it shows slightly less light than prongs. Pave, with small diamonds held by tiny beads of metal, and raised prongs both sparkle more but leave the stones more exposed to knocks.
Think about your day. A man who works at a desk can wear almost any style; one who lifts, builds or plays contact sports is better served by a low, smooth profile that will not snag on gloves or tools.
That depends on the man. A single diamond or a short row across the top adds a hint of light that reads as subtle in daily life. Diamonds running further around the band, or larger stones, make a bolder statement. If he rarely wears jewelry, start understated; a few well set stones look deliberate, while a band covered in diamonds can feel like a lot on a hand used to being bare.
Tie it to his partner's ring if you like. If she wears lab grown diamond rings, a band with grown stones keeps the set consistent, and matching metals finish the look.
Resale is the honest weakness. Natural diamonds hold their value far better, while grown stones resell for little. For a wedding band that is seldom a concern, but if the idea of a diamond formed in the earth matters to you, choose natural. Read more about lab grown diamonds or compare loose diamonds of both kinds before you decide.
Rare Carat sells direct and is the merchant of record on every order, so the company you pay is the one that stands behind the ring.