What are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds, also known as man-made diamonds, are created in laboratories using advanced reactors that replicate the natural conditions under which diamonds form deep within the Earth. Physically, chemically, and optically, they are identical to natural diamonds. Think of lab grown diamonds as test tube babies – the formation process differs, but the end product is the same! These diamonds are environmentally friendly and sustainable, as they are not mined, thereby preventing damage to the planet. Ethical and sustainable is the way to go!
Physical Appearance
Visually, there is no distinction between a lab grown diamond and a natural diamond. Even a trained jeweler cannot differentiate them with the naked eye or standard microscopes. Only advanced equipment and gemological labs can identify lab grown diamonds. Importantly, lab grown diamonds maintain their appearance over time; they do not fade, discolor, or cloud, preserving their timeless and eternal beauty.
Chemical Composition
The defining feature of a diamond is its crystalline structure of carbon atoms, not its origin. Lab grown diamonds have the same chemical composition as naturally mined diamonds.
Pricing
Lab grown diamonds retail at a 60-75% discount compared to natural diamonds of equivalent quality. They are priced based on the same criteria as mined diamonds: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Without the costs associated with mining, these savings are passed on to buyers.
Grading and Certification
Lab grown diamonds are graded and certified by leading gemological labs such as IGI, GIA, SGL, and EGL, just like mined diamonds.
Durability and Hardness
Lab grown diamonds are just as durable and hard as their natural counterparts. Both have a hardness of 10 on the Mohs Scale, making lab grown diamonds strong enough to be passed down through generations.
The 4 Cs – Cut, Clarity, Carat, and Color
Lab grown diamonds are characterized by the same 4 Cs as natural diamonds: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. Each lab grown diamond is unique, with variances in color, clarity, and carat size. While machines create the conditions for diamond growth, the final product is shaped by nature, resulting in individual differences just like with earth-mined diamonds.
Explore our collection of lab grown diamonds at Namojewelers and discover the perfect blend of beauty, sustainability, and value.
