Lab Grown Diamonds
A laboratory grown diamond has the same optical, chemical and physical properties as a natural diamond. It has the same chemical composition, refractive index, and 4Cs. To many, it is difficult to distinguish the difference. The biggest difference between a lab grown diamond and a mined diamond is how it originates. Lab grown diamonds are grown in a laboratory and natural, traditional diamonds are formed by natural processes under the earth’s mantle. Using advanced technology – either extreme pressure and heat or a special deposition process – lab diamonds are grown from the tiny carbon seeds of pre-existing diamonds. At Poag Jewellers, we feel it’s important to see a lab grown diamond side-by-side to a natural diamond and have our qualified gemologists show you those differences.
Lab grown diamonds have generated plenty of interest and nearly as much confusion. They are known by many names including engineered diamonds, cultured diamonds, man-made diamonds, even evolved diamonds. But whatever you call them, the facts remain the same.
What you need to know
Chances are you’ve heard just enough about lab grown diamonds to be curious. If you’re wondering whether they’re right for you, consider the following before you decide.
The differences between the two
A laboratory grown diamond has the same optical, chemical and physical properties as a natural diamond. It has the same chemical composition, refractive index, and 4Cs. To many, it is difficult to distinguish the difference. The biggest difference between a lab grown diamond and a mined diamond is how it originates. Lab grown diamonds are grown in a laboratory and natural, traditional diamonds are formed by natural processes under the earth’s mantle. Using advanced technology – either extreme pressure and heat or a special deposition process – lab diamonds are grown from the tiny carbon seeds of pre-existing diamonds. At Poag Jewellers, we feel it’s important to see a lab grown diamond side-by-side with a natural diamond and have our qualified gemologists show you those differences.
Lab Grown Diamonds are not "Simulated" Diamonds
Simulated diamonds can be anything from Moissanite, to Cubic Zirconia (CZ), White Sapphire and similar materials, which do not have the same physical and optical properties as diamonds. Simulated diamonds are meant to resemble mined diamonds but they are not diamonds in any sense of the word.
How are Diamonds Grown?
Lab grown diamonds are created or “grown” by recreating the same conditions that form mined diamonds but in a highly controlled laboratory instead of beneath the earth’s mantle.
How to Make Your Decision
CONSIDER THE PROS
WEIGH THE CONS
To Sum Things Up
Lab grown diamonds aren’t for everyone. But they are an alternative for buyers with specific priorities. Because we’re passionate about all things diamond, we can appreciate the unique benefits of both mined and lab grown varieties. Because we are credentialed and professional we feel it’s important to fully explain the difference. But the final decision is up to you.