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Lab Diamonds Jewelry

Lab grown diamonds

September 29 2022

They require precise craftsmanship, they’re highly valuable, and they sparkle like crazy. But if you think the subject is earth-mined diamonds, guess again: Lab-created diamonds are spawning both headlines and trends in jewelry these days as the feel-good alternative to natural stones.
If you’re not yet well versed in the how and why behind lab diamonds, this fun exploration is designed to answer your essential questions about these hot stones. With answers and information in hand, ideally, you’ll be inspired to seek out lab diamonds next time you’re in the market for jewelry embellished with a brilliance that’s truly authentic

What are lab diamonds?

Simply put, lab diamonds are currently the most sought-after stones in the jewelry industry. Consumers are largely driving this trend, thanks to a growing global awareness about mining and its environmental impact — yet, while vital in today’s world, that’s far from their only advantage.

Thanks to advances in technology, lab diamonds are now available in the same range of cuts, colors and sizes as their natural counterparts. Other benefits, meanwhile, place them firmly ahead of mined stones in every factor important to consumers, from their craft and appearance to their easy availability and price, which is typically less than natural stones.


what are lab-grown diamonds?

What’s the difference between lab diamonds and natural diamonds?

For diamond fans, the most essential information is that there’s virtually no difference between lab-created and natural diamonds. Just like a natural stone, lab diamonds are composed of crystallized carbon and crafted to offer the exact same characteristics in both physical and chemical composition, as well as optical appearance. The process that took place millions of years ago below the earth is now mimicked in a lab to create a rough stone, which is then cut and polished using the same techniques as a natural diamond. Because lab diamonds are grown in pristine environments, every step of the process is tightly controlled, thus ensuring high-quality stones that are graded using the same color and clarity scale as natural stones. Indeed, the Gemological Institute of America has been grading lab diamonds since 2007, and as of 2019, this highly respected organization no longer employs the word “synthetic” in its description of lab-created stones.


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Is the purity and quality really the same?

As mentioned, it’s impossible for the naked eye to discern any difference in purity and quality between a lab-created diamond and a natural stone. Today diamond experts require advanced testing equipment to identify a natural diamond, while some send both natural and lab diamonds to diamond grading laboratories for further confirmation.

Are lab diamonds more sustainable?


Without question, lab diamonds are the more eco-friendly choice when you’re seeking a stone with the least amount of impact on the environment. This is especially true for labs that produce diamonds under optimum conditions, resulting in both a lower carbon footprint and zero disturbed land vs. a mined stone.


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So a lab diamond is truly the guilt-free choice?

For decades, conversations have taken place about how consumers should gain a greater awareness of diamond mines and their impact on both employee working conditions and the environment. Lab diamonds are the unequivocal answer to these issues, resulting in a jewelry purchase that feels positive from every angle and standpoint.

xx,
Oak and Luna


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