LAB GROWN DIAMONDS
Lab Grown Diamonds at The Stone Room Jewellers
Lab grown diamonds have become more and more popular in the jewellery industry in the past 3 years. As part of our engagement, wedding and eternity ring ranges we are pleased to now offer our designs with the option of having natural earth mined diamonds or lab grown diamonds set in the designs.
Lab grown diamonds are a fantastic product which allows you to achieve your dream jewellery at reduced cost!
Learn more below!
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds, sometimes known as synthetic or man-made diamonds, are diamonds that are grown in a controlled laboratory environment rather than mined from the earth. They have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as natural diamonds because they are made of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal structure.
How Are They Made?
There are two primary methods for creating lab grown diamonds:
1. High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT): This process mimics the natural formation of diamonds by exposing carbon to high pressure and temperature.
2. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): This process involves placing a diamond seed in a chamber filled with carbon-rich gas, which breaks down and deposits carbon atoms onto the seed, allowing the diamond to grow layer by layer.
Are They Real Diamonds?
Yes! Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds!
They are not the same as diamond simulants like cubic zirconia or moissanite, which only look like diamonds but have different compositions. The only difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds is their origin.
Benefits of Lab Grown Diamonds
1. Ethical Sourcing
No mining is involved, reducing environmental and human rights concerns.
2. More Affordable
Typically considerably cheaper than natural diamonds of similar quality.
Environmentally Friendly
Less ecological impact compared to diamond mining.
Certification
Much like natural earth mined diamonds, lab grown diamonds are available with diamond reports from recognised industry bodies. IGI (International Gemological Institute) provide diamond reports for lab diamonds which show exactly the same information and grades diamonds the same way as earth mined diamonds.
Our lab diamond engagement rings come complete with IGI Diamond Reports.
Earth Mined vs Lab Grown Diamonds
When comparing earth mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds, the key differences come down to their origin, cost, environmental impact, and resale value. Earth mined diamonds will hold their value better than lab created diamonds due to their rarity original costs.
Ultimately it is personal choice when choosing your perfect diamond but we are very happy to offer our design with the option of earth mined of lab grown.
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