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Our family wants to be your go to Diamond Dealer. Whether you want a Laboratory grown diamond or an Earth grown diamond. We are here to help you make the right decision for you, without pressure or judgement!
Earth grown
natural rough
diamonds
Natural diamonds are magical. They are made from heat and pressure deep within the earth and take millions of years to form. These diamonds are formed from carbon that was trapped in the mantle during the earth’s creation. We have the pleasure of seeing them, touching them and owning them after they are shot up closer to the surface by vertical volcanic eruptions. Most of the time diamonds are mined with machinery, fuel and a lot of labor to dig these diamonds from the earth. There are not many things in this world that are older than a natural diamond.
Laboratory
grown rough
diamonds
Laboratory diamonds are grown in a laboratory. There are two different ways that they are grown.
1) Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). When this method is used, there is a thin seed of a diamond that is placed in a vacuum chamber. It is then subjected to high-temperature conditions along with carbon-rich gas that is released into the chamber. The carbon gas breaks molecular bonds that allow the carbon to attach to the diamond seed. As it grows, it results in the formation of a diamond. It takes anywhere between a few weeks to months to create a CVD diamond.
2) High-Pressure High Temperature (HPHT). This growth process subjects carbon to extreme temperatures and pressures and is meant to replicate the earth’s natural growing process. When this method is used, there is a small diamond seed that is placed into pure carbon. The diamond seed is exposed to intense pressure and heat, the carbon melts and begins to form around the seed. Then, the substance is carefully cooled to form a diamond. It takes anywhere between a few days to a few weeks to create an HPHT diamond.
Some people might refer to lab-grown diamonds as imitations or stimulants, but that is incorrect. Actual imitations like Cubic Zirconia or synthetic Moissanite -which only look like diamond-have very different chemical and physical properties. The difference is in the sparkle.
What makes a diamond special?
With a diamond…the light goes in the top of the stone, bounces around the faceting, and comes back out the top of the stone. There is no other stone that sparkles the way a diamond does. All other stones, light goes in the top and out the back of the stone. This is why, even when a diamond is dirty, it still sparkles and all other stones when dirty look cloudy.
What is the difference between Laboratory-grown diamonds and natural diamonds?
Earth-grown and laboratory-grown diamonds are chemically and physically the same. This means they sparkle the same too. Also, natural and laboratory-grown diamonds are graded using the same color, clarity, and cut standards. Think of it this way…If you are putting a hardwood floor down in your house, do you get the wood from the forest or a nursery? It is still wood, right? So, the same goes with a laboratory-grown diamond and a natural diamond. They are the same, they just came from different places.
What is the price difference between laboratory-grown diamonds and natural diamonds?
Natural (earth-grown diamonds) are more expensive because they are rare, harder to find, and difficult to mine.
Laboratory-grown diamonds are less expensive because there are more of them available.
Why would you buy a Natural (earth-grown diamond)?
The feeling of knowing it is rare.
*We only purchase natural diamonds from reputable dealers that have established conflict-free diamonds and abide by the patriot act.
Why would you buy a Laboratory grown diamond?
Laboratory-grown diamonds are priced lower because of the abundance. This means you can purchase a larger, better-quality diamond and get the same sparkle.
Whatever your choice is, we are here to help you make the perfect one. We will educate you and show you the differences in person. This way you can feel comfortable in the choice you make.
Why Choose a Laboratory Grown Diamond?
Lab diamonds are meticulously crafted using cutting-edge technology, the mirrors the natural process which forms earth-grown diamonds over billions of years. The result? Dazzling gems that are physically, chemically, and optically identical to their natural counterparts. These lab diamonds sparkle just the same as natural diamonds, and in fact, even a jeweler can not see the difference without specialized equipment.
Embrace the future of responsible luxury with lab diamonds, knowing they are conflict-free and ethically produced, promoting fair labor practices and supporting sustainable mining alternatives. By choosing lab diamonds, you contribute to the preservation of fragile ecosystems, protecting our precious Earth for generations to come.
Choose lab-created diamonds for an exquisite and meaningful choice that brings together elegance, conscience, and innovation.
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