Here at Hatton Garden Diamond, we’re passionate about jewellery. Diamonds can be either a woman or a man’s best friend. They are intricate crystal structures that can be worn or displayed for fashion or sentiment. Diamonds date back over 900 million ago after the first was found in India in the 4th Century BC. But have you heard about lab grown diamonds?
Nowadays, using modern technology and techniques mean diamonds no longer need to be found below the Earth’s surface. Instead, they can be produced in labs. If you’re wondering how, we’ve put together this handy blog to let you know the ins and outs of what you need to know.
What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds are so similar to natural diamonds that most gemmologists cannot tell the difference. They are simply grown in the lab as opposed to found below the Earth’s surface.
They are produced using extreme temperatures and pressure. These same conditions are what grow diamonds below the Earth’s surface.
Unlike natural diamonds, ones that are grown in a lab contain no chemicals yet offer the same physical, chemical, and optical features as a natural diamond.
How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Different To Natural Diamonds?
A lot of people may think that these diamonds feel fake and almost plastic-like before they see them. However, that is simply not the case. They are extremely similar to a natural diamond. They look and feel almost the same. The only key differences really are the fact they are not mined from the earth.
Instead of being dug up, they are grown in a controlled lab. This actually makes them more environmentally friendly and as they do not interfere with the Earth’s natural landscape. If you want a diamond that is ethical and hasn’t disrupted the natural environment, a diamond grown in lab conditions is likely to be the best option for you.
They’re also better value. Natural diamonds can be extremely costly depending on their location, mining process, and size. Lab grown diamonds are considerably cheaper, yet you still attain a high-quality product. They are often between 30 to 40 per cent cheaper.
Other Benefits Of Lab Grown Diamonds
As well as con
taining zero chemicals, requiring no mining, not disrupting the Earth, and being better value, there are numerous other benefits:
- Look the same as real diamonds:
They actually look and feel identical to natural diamonds. Unlike synthetic diamonds, they don’t offer a plastic look.
- Good quality:
They can guarantee quality and purity as they are produced from the same extreme pressures that natural diamonds are.
- <li>Guilt-free:</li>
Natural diamonds require a lot of power and mining. However, lab grown diamonds do not. You can wear and display them guilt-free.</p>
Why You Should Get One
Besides there being many benefits of choosing these ethical diamonds, it is important to understand why they can actually suit everyone’s needs. Although it can feel amazing to source a natural and real diamond from the Earth’s surface, it is even more amazing to wear or display a diamond that is sustainable and ethical.
If you require any further assistance or want to chat to us about our options, feel free to get in touch with us. Book a consultation or give us a call on 020 7404 9202.