With the increase in popularity of lab grown diamonds, it is important for consumers to become educated on the perceived differences of mined diamonds vs lab grown diamonds. This guide will help you understand everything you need to know about lab grown diamonds when considering your next diamond purchase.
What is a Lab Grown Diamond?
A lab grown diamond is a real diamond created in a laboratory under a highly controlled environment to replicate the Earth’s natural growth process of crystallising carbon. Lab grown diamonds have the same chemical composition, molecular and physical structure as well as the optical properties of mined diamonds. They also adhere to the same 4Cs that mined diamonds do – carat, colour, clarity and cut and exhibit the same visual properties of scintillation and sparkle.
Why choose a Lab Grown Diamond?
Affordability: Lab grown diamonds are significantly less expensive than mined diamonds, meaning you can get a larger diamond that fits within your budget. It simply costs less to grow a diamond in a lab than it does to mine a diamond from the earth, allowing those savings to be passed onto the customer. If you are looking to maximize your budget without compromising on quality and sparkle, then a lab grown diamond is worth considering.
Eco-Friendly: As lab grown diamonds are created in a laboratory, it avoids the pitfalls of diamond mining practices that harm the environment.
Gold River Jewellers Guide to buying a Lab Grown Diamond
- Determine your Diamond Shape and Set Your Budget
Lab grown diamonds offer excellent value while being less expensive in comparison to a mined diamond of comparable size and quality. At Gold River Jewellers, we can source a diamond that fits within your budget, without compromising the diamond quality. - Research the 4Cs
For both mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds the 4Cs are the most important factor. Cut, colour, clarity and carat. At Gold River Jewellers, we supply both mined and Lab Grown Diamonds of the highest quality. Visit our website to read more about the 4Cs About Diamonds | The 4 Cs of Diamonds | Gold River Jewellers
- Establish if Quality is Important to You?
At Gold River Jewellers, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality jewellery, including our focus on high quality diamonds. Our Lab Grown Diamonds all come with an Independent Diamond Certification.
Whether you’re in the market for an engagement ring or a new piece of jewellery or simply doing research, it pays to know everything you can about lab grown diamonds, as it allows you to make an informed decision.
Our professional team at the North Lakes showroom currently have an impressive range of lab grown diamonds and are ready to answer any questions you may have.
