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Lab-grown diamonds are growing in popularity – and for good reason.

They offer an alternative to the highly expensive mined diamond market, bringing a fresh new feel to the industry. Many people are starting to wonder whether or not they should start buying lab-grown diamonds instead of mined ones. At Flawless Fine Jewellery, we firmly believe that this is an option you should consider.

Why?

Lab-grown diamonds have many excellent benefits that make them something you must consider. In fact, we’re so confident that you’ll want to make your engagement ring a lab-grown one that we’ve put together as much information as possible on diamonds grown in a lab. Here’s what you need to know:

What is a lab-grown diamond?

Essentially, this is a diamond that has been grown in a lab. This differs from the traditional way of finding diamonds, which is typically done by mining for them. Naturally, there are all sorts of ethical issues surrounding the diamond industry. With lab-grown diamonds, these ethical concerns are no longer a thing.

You see, the diamond is grown from a diamond seed – which is pure carbon – and the whole process takes place in a lab with scientists. There’s no need for expensive mining equipment or terrible working conditions to find diamonds anymore!

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes, they absolutely are!

A lot of people don’t actually realise this, which is why we’re shining a light on it.

It’s easy to assume that something grown in a laboratory won’t be natural. However, diamonds in the earth are formed when pure carbon heats up to crazy levels. The diamond forms and you use mining equipment to unearth it.

The exact same concept happens in a lab when growing diamonds. The difference is that specialist equipment is used to heat up the pure carbon and cause it to form diamonds. So, the diamond itself is 100% real. In fact, if you compare a lab-grown diamond to one that’s found in the earth, they will have the exact same physical and chemical properties.

Those of you that are worried you’re buying a fake diamond can put those worries to bed. You’re very much getting the real deal when opting for a lab-grown one.

Are lab-grown diamonds less expensive?

Again, they absolutely are less expensive than mined diamonds.

If you are looking for an engagement ring, and you’ve got a budget, you will be able to afford much more if you choose a lab-grown option. You could find a diamond that’s bigger and of a higher quality than a mined one at the same price point.

Why?

Think about it, growing diamonds in a lab is significantly more cost-effective than mining for them. When you mine gemstones like diamonds you have to set up a massive operation which carry huge investments and overheads. Setting up a facility to grow lab diamonds require much less investment and have significantly lower overheads to operate it.

Overall, if you want real diamonds at around half the price, lab-grown ones are your only choice.

Are lab-growprops.singlePageRes[0].acfn diamonds more ethical?

There is a huge problem in the diamond industry surrounding the ethics of the whole operation. Mined diamonds have been the cause of many wars across African nations, and the process of mining diamonds is damaging the environment.

Consequently, lab diamonds offer a more ethical and sustainable approach.

These diamonds are conflict-free. Nobody is getting hurt or killed because of these diamonds. They’re not responsible for any wars, and they aren’t responsible for making people work in terrible mining conditions.

Moreover, these diamonds have a smaller environmental impact. They will still have a carbon footprint, but it’s nowhere near as large as mined diamonds. Mining for diamonds has caused considerable ecological damage for many years now. Growing them in a lab will mean that less of the planet is disturbed by invasive mining equipment.

Do I still have to look for the 4Cs when choosing lab-grown diamonds?

Absolutely! After all, they are still real diamonds.

They’re not found in the ground, but you still have to look out for the colour, cut, clarity and carat of your lab-grown diamonds. No two lab diamonds are identical – they can still vary depending on how the diamond seed reacts to the growing process.

To be sure you’re getting good value for money and an excellent diamond for your engagement ring, be aware of the 4C’s and look at the grading reports.

Why you should buy lab-grown diamonds

You now know what these diamonds are, how they’re made and how they stand up to mined diamonds. So, why should you buy them?

We’ll keep things simple, it’s a smart choice to buy lab-grown diamonds because:

They are ethical diamonds that don’t harm the planet or people as much as mined diamonds
They cost much less, yet retain the same quality and appearance as traditional diamonds
You can get a much bigger and better diamond than you could if you bought a mined one at the same price
You have more options to choose from as it’s easier to produce a higher quantity of lab-grown diamonds

At Flawless Fine Jewellery, we pride ourselves on staying updated on the latest trends within the industry. Consequently, we encourage you to think about switching to lab-grown diamonds. They are more ethical and less expensive, yet they look exactly the same as traditional diamonds. The only way to tell a mined diamond apart from a lab one is by using special lab equipment. Nobody will know that your engagement ring has a lab-grown diamond, but they will be incredibly jealous of how big and shiny it looks.

So, if you’re interested in buying a diamond engagement ring, make the smart choice; buy lab-grown diamond.