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Lab Created Diamonds Vs Natural Diamonds

Published: Jun 22, 2022
Lab Created Diamonds Vs Natural Diamonds
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The Team

For a long time, people just accepted lab grown diamonds as an alternative. To answer the main question of this text: they are still diamonds that are created in laboratories. They offer similar value and can not be simply spotted by someone who is a stranger to the topic.

The difference between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds is not how they look, it’s how they are grown. They both are chemically and physically identical. But lab created diamonds are grown in the lab under the same heat and pressure that natural diamonds go through under earth. 

Both have the same physical properties, so it is hard to tell the difference between lab created and natural diamonds. Natural diamonds used to take millions of years to form while lab grown takes a few weeks. 

Thus, if you want to go with an affordable and ethical choice, then choose lab grown diamonds. Yes! Lab created diamonds are ethical too. You might have heard about blood diamonds, also called conflict diamonds.

What Is A Lab Created Diamond?

A lab created diamond is a diamond made of the same material as natural diamonds: pure carbon, crystallized in an isotropic 3D form. Both natural and lab created diamonds are the same physically & chemically, but their value and origin differ.

Lab Created Diamond Rings

A diamond ring or an engagement ring is a big step for someone, and we are happy to know that you found someone special to hold on to for life. Planning to surprise your partner with a ring? Confused about lab created diamond rings? Then visit our store and our experts will suggest the best lab created diamond ring for you.

The advantage of buying a lab created diamond ring is that you can get more at the same price. You can get the preferred shape and size easily in a lab grown diamond ring. 

Reasons to choose a lab grown diamond engagement ring are:

Lab Grown diamonds are less expensive (affordable)
Lab Grown diamonds are ethical 
Lab Grown diamonds look the same as natural diamonds 
They are both stylish and mesmerizing
 

What Is A Natural Diamond?

A natural diamond is made from carbon and is the hardest natural known thing on earth. Natural diamonds are created in one to three billion years, at least 85 miles below the earth’s mantle under natural conditions of very high pressure and temperature. Once a diamond has been created in these underground conditions, it travels via molten rock to the earth’s surface, where it is mined, refined, and turned beautiful.

Lab Created Diamond Certification

Yes, Diamond laboratories use identical techniques, instruments, and definitions to describe lab grown diamonds as they do for natural stones.  

Lab grown diamonds are laser inscribed Lab Grown and certified primarily by the IGI and GCAL laboratories.

Prices Of Lab Grown Diamonds

Lab Grown diamonds are affordable as they cost less than the mined diamonds. In a comparison of the similar cut, clarity, carat, and color, a lab diamond is 20-30% lesser than a mined diamond.

Which Diamond Is Right For You?

Natural diamonds have a story that lasts for years. If you're looking for traditional jewelry that holds its value for a long time, then a natural diamond might be what you're looking for. But if affordability is an important point, then

This is why it's a personal choice to choose which diamond to buy. At Perry’s Emporium, we have an exclusive range of both natural and laboratory diamonds.

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