Vogue's Guide to the Best Lab-Grown Diamond Brands for 2026
Vogue's guide for lab-grown diamond brands in 2026 highlights 16 companies, such as Jean Dousset, Brilliant Earth, Dorsey, Mejuri, James Allen, Grown Brilliance, Kendra Scott, Jennifer Fisher, Rare Carat, and Kinn. The shift in the jewelry sector towards lab-grown diamonds is driven by ethical issues and improved accessibility. Jean Dousset made the switch to lab-grown diamonds in April 2023, emphasizing that they liberate brands from the limits of rarity. Brilliant Earth has been selling lab-grown stones since 2012 in collaboration with Dr. Jane Goodall. Dorsey ventured into moissanite in 2025, while Mejuri joined the market in 2023. Although lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined ones and demand substantial energy, they can still attain high grades. The guide also details the price ranges and styles of the brands.
Key facts
- Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds, confirmed by the FTC in 2018.
- Jean Dousset, great-grandson of Louis Cartier, transitioned his brand to lab-grown diamonds in April 2023.
- Brilliant Earth introduced lab-grown stones in 2012 and aims for 100% recycled gold by 2025 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Dorsey, founded by Meg Strachan in 2019, launched its first moissanite collection in 2025.
- Mejuri expanded into lab-grown diamonds in 2023 with SCS Global certification.
- James Allen, founded in 2006, pioneered 360° HD Diamond Display Technology.
- Jennifer Fisher launched her lab-grown collection in early 2023, focusing on single-stone silhouettes.
- Lab-grown diamonds are produced via HPHT or CVD methods, with energy consumption of 250-750 kWh per carat for CVD.
- Lab-grown diamonds can achieve Flawless clarity and D color, but top grades remain rare.
- The 4 Cs (color, clarity, cut, carat) apply equally to lab-grown and mined diamonds.
Entities
Artists
- Jean Dousset
- Jennifer Fisher
- Meg Strachan
- Annie Chen
- Jessica Sailer
- Beth Gerstein
- Oded Edelman
- James Schultz
- Michele Sigler
- Dean Lederman
- Ajay Anand
- Noura Sakkijha
- Jennie Yoon
- Kendra Scott
- Taylor Swift
- Hailey Bieber
- Bella Hadid
- Emily Ratajkowski
- Gigi Hadid
- Selena Gomez
- Paris Jackson
- Daisy Shaw-Ellis
- Dr. Jane Goodall
- Alain Boucheron
Institutions
- Vogue
- Jean Dousset
- Brilliant Earth
- Dorsey
- Mejuri
- James Allen
- Grown Brilliance
- Kendra Scott
- Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
- Rare Carat
- Kinn
- Pietro
- Cartier
- Chaumet
- Van Cleef & Arpels
- Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
- International Gemological Institute (IGI)
- SCS Global
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Natural Diamond Council
- General Electric
- Blue Nile
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Paris
- France