Lab-created diamonds are known for their beauty, brilliance, and guaranteed origin. Learn more about lab-grown diamonds’ impact, benefits, and why this sustainable choice is right for you.
Lab-grown diamonds
What is a lab-grown diamond?
In recent years, a revolutionary alternative has emerged in the world of diamonds—lab-grown diamonds. also known as synthetic or cultured diamonds, are created through advanced technological processes within a controlled laboratory environment rather than being formed deep within the Earth's mantle.
Lab-grown diamonds are produced by two methods:
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chemical vapor deposition (CVD)
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high pressure, high temperature (HPHT).
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Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD):
In this process, a diamond seed is introduced to a gas mixture, and carbon atoms are deposited layer by layer onto the seed, allowing the diamond to grow.
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High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT):
This method mimics the natural conditions under which diamonds form. Carbon is exposed to high pressure and high temperature, leading to the crystallization of diamond.​
Are lab created diamonds better for the environment?
Not all lab-grown diamonds are created equal.
All lab-grown diamonds are made in factory which rely on many fuels for energy. Their carbon footprint can be as largeas
a traditional mine.
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The naked eye cannot tell the difference between a lab-grown and mined diamond. Most trained gemologists cannot tell the difference between a polished mined diamond and a polished lab-grown diamond without using advanced technology— traditional methods and machinery cannot tell the two apart.
Cost-Effectiveness and Accessibility
One of the key advantages of lab-grown diamonds is their affordability compared to their natural counterparts.
Due to technological improvement in machines, today lab-grown diamonds are able to be produced in large quantities, therefore their cost and value only decrease, In contrast to the natural diamond preserves its value and can only increase
