<p data-start="201" data-end="208">Hi all,

<p data-start="210" data-end="502">Just wanted to share a little about our engagement ring journey. Like many of you, I started off thinking I <em data-start="318" data-end="323">had to go with a mined diamond because that&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s &ldquo;traditional.&rdquo; But after learning more about lab diamond engagement rings, I quickly changed my mind &mdash; and I&rsquo;m so glad I did.

<p data-start="504" data-end="834">Lab diamonds are <strong data-start="521" data-end="538">real diamonds, just grown in a lab instead of the earth. Same sparkle, same hardness, same beauty &mdash; but without the crazy markup or ethical concerns. I was able to get a 1.5ct lab diamond for what a 0.75ct mined diamond would&rsquo;ve cost me. It&rsquo;s gorgeous, certified, and honestly&hellip; nobody can tell the difference.

<p data-start="836" data-end="1116">I ordered mine from <strong data-start="856" data-end="896">Carat Rio and had a really great experience. They have beautiful designs and the prices are super reasonable. The best part? I got to focus more on the ring style and details we actually cared about instead of just the price tag.



<p data-start="1118" data-end="1237">If you&rsquo;re shopping around and want something timeless, beautiful, and smart &mdash; lab diamonds are 100% worth checking out.