{"id":1742,"date":"2019-12-10T17:08:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T01:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diamondwish.com\/blog\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2019-12-10T17:09:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T01:09:10","slug":"lab-grown-diamonds-and-natural-diamonds-what-are-the-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamondwish.com\/blog\/lab-grown-diamonds-and-natural-diamonds-what-are-the-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab-Grown Diamonds and Natural Diamonds \u2013What are the Differences?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another question to ask might be, \u2018what are the similarities?\u2019\u00a0Lab grown diamonds\u00a0are of the same\u00a0chemical composition\u00a0and physical composition and same durability as\u00a0natural diamonds\u00a0produced by\u00a0mother nature\u00a0in the earth. There are important variable factors between\u00a0lab created diamonds\u00a0and natural\u00a0mined diamonds. Though, the most common misconception is that\u00a0lab grown diamonds\u00a0are \u201cfake diamonds\u201d or a\u00a0diamond simulant\u00a0that is not a\u00a0real diamond, but that is just not the case. While a\u00a0diamond simulant\u00a0such as a\u00a0cubic zirconia\u00a0or\u00a0moissanite\u00a0gemstone\u00a0will only be visually similar with similar optical properties\u2014 being chemically different. Needless to mention, these only visually similar stones may maintain a lower value and will prove to be less durable overtime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you make a lifetime purchase for that unique\u00a0diamond\u00a0engagement ring, you should consider all the comparisons between a\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0mined from the earth and a laboratory grown diamond ring<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where the Diamonds Grow Make all the Difference<\/h2>\n

Really. In simple terms the place that a diamond grows creates the biggest difference between a\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0and a created\u00a0lab diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mined diamonds\u00a0take form over a long period of time. In fact, for a\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0to take formation may range anywhere from 1 billion to 3.3 billion years. This lengthy process takes place under extreme conditions inside of the earth at about 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit combined with immense amounts of pressure. Over time, volcanic movements and earthquakes within the\u00a0earth’s crust\u00a0disrupt the location of these natural grown diamonds bringing them closer to the surface embedded in large chunks of rocks ready to be discovered. Understanding this extensive process helps us to convey the rarity of a genuine\u00a0mined diamond. The journey for a single diamond ring continues from the rough diamonds that are then exhumed from the earth then to the intricate cutting process until finally being hand selected and set into fine diamond rings and\u00a0diamond jewelry.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Another varying factor to note is that these extreme conditions cannot be controlled and are at the mercy of\u00a0mother nature. Therefore, producing a wide range of variable diamond colors, diamond clarity and differing\u00a0carat\u00a0weights. These variations can be caused by the presence of differing trace minerals and other atmospheric conditions that influence the surroundings as the diamond is taking shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

The saying \u2018A diamond is forever\u2019 should now carry a deeper understanding of what this sweet simple phrase means. When you select a\u00a0natural diamond,\u00a0you are wearing a stone that could be over 3 billion years old. This truly is an astounding and romantic consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what is a\u00a0Lab-Grown Diamond?<\/h2>\n

With advanced technological processes, diamonds can now be created in a laboratory. A created diamond is grown in highly-controlled laboratory conditions that replicate the earth’s environment –\u00a0high pressure\u00a0and\u00a0high temperature, just rather above ground. These man-made diamonds have the same chemical makeup, crystal structure, optical and\u00a0physical properties\u00a0of earth’s\u00a0natural counterparts. Being of the same makeup, a\u00a0lab diamond\u00a0will exhibit the same strength, durability, brilliance and fire. There are two ways to reproduce this above ground process in the lab with either with\u00a0high-pressure,\u00a0high-temperature\u00a0(HPHT) or\u00a0chemical vapor deposition\u00a0(CVD). Either way these above ground diamonds are created, they will perform the same as a\u00a0mined diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Distinguishing Factor<\/span><\/h2>\n

The time it takes for a\u00a0lab created diamond\u00a0is billions of years faster than nature. The lab process of ‘growing’ these diamonds is fascinating as the time is sped up in comparison to billions of years to a mere 6 to 10 weeks. The laboratory growing period does slightly vary depending on the\u00a0carat\u00a0size of the diamond. Starting with a single\u00a0diamond seed, larger\u00a0lab-grown diamonds\u00a0will take longer to form. For a\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0to be mined today, it would have made its way to the\u00a0earth’s surface\u00a0after forming in nature over a few billion years ago. This may also be an important varying price factor. \u00a0After all, we could consider earth’s natural\u00a0mined diamond\u00a0as one of earth’s most pure antiques. Making the\u00a0mined diamond\u00a0even more romantic as the center focus of a natural solitaire diamond ring<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The\u00a0carat\u00a0weight\u00a0produced by\u00a0lab-created diamonds\u00a0is another interesting and notable difference. The\u00a0carat\u00a0weight\u00a0ranges of\u00a0lab-grown diamonds\u00a0currently max out at\u00a0carat\u00a0weights\u00a0around 20\u00a0carats\u00a0vs. large rough diamonds being discovered from the earth upwards of 400\u00a0carats\u00a0total weight. There is no doubt that\u00a0mother nature\u2019s\u00a0extreme\u00a0pressure\u00a0produces a larger\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0that can be created in the laboratory. The laboratory produced diamond selection creates an ideal scenario for the most popular\u00a0carat\u00a0weight\u00a0engagement rings. Could you imagine wearing a 20-carat\u00a0ring? \u00a0Maybe, yes. But your hand may experience a little fatigue from the sheer weight of a stone that size. The lab-grown 1\u00a0carat\u00a0diamond ring in a round brilliant cut<\/a> just happens to be the top selection for its versatile wear and classic style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though created\u00a0lab diamonds\u00a0are produced in controlled environments, they will maintain unique varying quality factors. This is because conditions can be controlled but not completely dictated. This keeping higher\u00a0quality diamonds\u00a0more rare and every bit as magical.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do\u00a0Lab Grown Diamonds\u00a0Offer More Attractive Prices?<\/h2>\n

Lab created\u00a0diamond\u00a0engagement rings\u00a0sell for\u00a0lower prices, about 30% less vs\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0rings<\/a> of the same comparable\u00a0carat\u00a0weight, clarity and diamond color. Considering the differences noted with mined and laboratory grown diamonds, this may not be a surprising conclusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mother nature\u00a0produces an array of diamonds in varying colors, clarity and qualities. All these variable factors affect the diamonds price. This is also a fact with\u00a0lab-grown diamonds. These product details along with other options like metal type and\u00a0carat\u00a0diamond weight, will determine the overall price of your diamond ring. Opting for the\u00a0lab created diamond\u00a0ring may allow you the same budget but with a stunning ring in a larger\u00a0carat\u00a0weight\u00a0or the same\u00a0carat\u00a0weight\u00a0diamond ring, but with a higher diamond quality than you originally hand in mind. This also opens the door to unique diamond rings where previously you may have thought a ring may have fallen just out of your price range but is now suddenly more affordable by selecting the same diamond ring but with a stunning\u00a0lab-created diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Should I buy a\u00a0Lab Grown\u00a0Diamond\u00a0Engagement Ring?<\/h2>\n

Well if you are considering a lab created ring why not consider other created stones? Such as a\u00a0cubic zirconia\u00a0or\u00a0moissanite\u00a0gemstone\u00a0as these stones are optically alike These visually similar stones seem to have the physical appearance factors similar to a diamond, but these\u00a0diamond simulants\u00a0simply just do that, they simulate a diamond. The\u00a0cubic zirconia\u00a0and\u00a0moissanite\u00a0while are also lab-created gems that are designed to replicate diamonds, they physically and chemically just don’t fully compare to the\u00a0lab diamond.\u00a0Cubic Zirconia\u00a0(also known as CZ) stones are always created with a seemingly flawless appearance and high sparkle. Though, the hardness of a cz stone is not similar to the strength of\u00a0lab-created diamonds\u00a0and overtime will become porous. Taking on other elements and chemicals they are introduced to (like lotions and perfumes). What you are left with may be a stone appearing cloudy and unclear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>These two mentioned\u00a0diamond simulants\u00a0are not made of the same physical structure, carbon crystals like diamonds. Which means simulated rings sell at prices less than diamonds (laboratory or mined). Though, these\u00a0diamond simulants\u00a0may serve a great purpose when it comes to fashion jewelry or a piece of jewelry that is only desired for a certain purpose or time period. \u00a0To the untrained eye, these stones at first will be hard to identify the differences. Though, a person educated in gemological training or trained in fine jewelry will be able tell the differences with just with the\u00a0naked\u00a0eye.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Final Review – Select the Diamond That Appeals to You<\/h2>\n

By now you have determined whether a\u00a0Lab-grown diamond\u00a0ring or a natural\u00a0mined diamond\u00a0ring is ideal for you. Both are of the same chemical and optical properties and both type of diamonds will equally perform. Most importantly, either selection will last for generations to come. The beauty of both is difficult to compare nor deny. So, the most notable difference lies with the origins of each diamond. Selecting your most important factors will help you choose whichever type of diamond ring or\u00a0gemstone\u00a0ring<\/a> accented with diamonds is ideal for you. But there is no doubt every diamond will maintain unique with unsurpassed sparkle and be sure to put a twinkle in the eye of the receiver. But, if you remain a hopeless romantic that adores the unique and enduring process of the traditional earth formed diamonds, a\u00a0mined diamond\u00a0may continue to be your ideal diamond ring and wedding band<\/a> selection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t Forget the Certification<\/h2>\n

No matter where you make your diamond purchase, ensure your\u00a0lab-grown\u00a0diamond\u00a0engagement ring\u00a0or\u00a0lab grown diamond\u00a0necklace<\/a> includes a reputable diamond certification or\u00a0grading report. Each\u00a0lab grown diamond\u00a0certificate will have different measurement parameters than that of traditional diamond certifications. There are also many different certificates available in the US, some of the most well-known and respected certificates are\u00a0GIA\u00a0(Gemological Institute of America), EGL USA, and IGI (International Gemological Institute). Just like all our of\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0rings include a certificate, you can expect all our\u00a0lab grown\u00a0diamond\u00a0rings to be IGI Certified and also include a free appraisal report with every purchase from Diamondwish.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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