Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds
What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds that are created in a highly controlled laboratory environment using advanced technological processes that follow the natural formation of diamonds beneath the Earth’s crust.
Key Characteristics:
-Composed of pure carbon in a crystal structure identical to natural diamonds
-Exhibit the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale), brilliance, fire, and sparkle
-Certified by top gemological institutes such as IGI (International Gemological Institute), GIA, and GCAL
Production Methods:
-High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT): Replicates the natural conditions that form diamonds in the Earth.
-Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Uses carbon-rich gas to grow diamond crystals layer by layer.
What Are Natural Diamonds?
Natural diamonds are formed over 1 to 3 billion years under extreme pressure and temperature deep within the Earth. They are brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions and then mined.
Concerns with Natural Diamonds:
-Environmental Impact: Mining causes land disruption, deforestation, and carbon emissions.
-Ethical Issues: The term "blood diamonds" refers to diamonds mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict against governments.
Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds: In-Depth Comparison
| Feature | Lab-Grown Diamonds | Natural Diamonds |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Grown in a lab | Formed naturally in the Earth |
| Time to Create | Few weeks to months | 1–3 billion years |
| Environmental Impact | Minimal | Significant (due to mining) |
| Ethical Concerns | None | Potentially linked to conflict zones |
| Physical & Chemical Properties | Identical to natural | Identical to lab-grown |
| Cost | 50–70% more affordable | Higher due to rarity and marketing |
| Certification | IGI, GIA, GCAL | IGI, GIA, GCAL |
| Durability | 10/10 Mohs scale | 10/10 Mohs scale |
Benefits of Lab-Grown Diamonds
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Ethical Sourcing: Free from human rights abuses and conflict zones.
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Environmentally Friendly: Smaller carbon footprint, no need for mining.
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Better Value: Get a bigger, higher-quality diamond for the same budget.
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Transparency: Certified origin and traceability.
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High Quality: Often exceed natural diamonds in clarity and color.
Diamond Education: Understanding the 4Cs
Whether lab-grown or natural, a diamond's value and beauty are determined by the 4Cs:
1. Carat Weight
-Refers to the diamond’s weight, not size.
-Larger carat diamonds are rarer and more expensive.
2. Cut
-Impacts brilliance and sparkle.
-Grades: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor
3. Color
-Most diamonds appear white but may have yellow or brown tints.
-Color is graded from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).
4. Clarity
-Measures internal inclusions and external blemishes.
-Grading scale: Flawless (FL) to Included (I1–I3)
Diamond Certification
Every Diavont diamond comes with a third-party certification that verifies its:
-Carat weight
-Cut, color, and clarity
-Symmetry and polish
-Fluorescence
-Laser-inscription (if applicable)
We primarily use the IGI certification for our lab-grown diamonds. You can verify your diamond’s certificate online using the unique report number.
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