With their brilliant fire and irresistible sparkle, the magnificent beauty radiating off the surface of a perfectly cut diamond is hard to surpass — making this precious stone one of the most prized and sought-after choices for celebrating life’s major milestones.
Although natural diamonds mined from the earth have been traditionally used to craft jewellery, lab-grown diamonds are gaining rapid popularity and, despite the scepticism surrounding their origins, are fundamentally no different than earth-mined diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds, as the name suggests, are born in the confines of a lab but possess the same chemical composition, physical properties and value as their earth-mined counterparts. As a result, lab-grown diamonds can be as classified as real diamonds.
Comparing natural diamonds with lab-grown diamonds
Sometimes, lab-grown diamonds are erroneously labelled as fake diamonds. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) categorises a diamond as pure crystallised carbon in the isometric cubic system, regardless of its origins — thereby giving lab-grown diamonds the status of real diamonds.
Only an expert gemologist using the right equipment can tell the two apart when it comes down to physically distinguishing between lab-grown and natural diamonds. Superficial observations and traditional diamond detectors are unable to differentiate between the two.
Manufacturing process
Lab-grown diamonds are grown in labs from tiny carbon seeds that are sourced from other diamonds — using advanced techniques and technology that simulate the exact conditions under which natural diamonds form in the earth’s crust. The seed is placed in a vacuum where carbon molecules start layering themselves onto the seed until it reaches the required size, after which it can be cut and polished like a natural diamond.
While it takes billions of years to form earth-mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds take approximately six to eight weeks to grow — it takes around two weeks to grow a one-carat diamond in a lab.
Price
Natural diamonds wield a hefty price tag owing to their rarity and the complex extraction process involving expensive mining operations. Unlike lab-grown diamonds, which are created in strictly controlled environments, earth-mined diamonds are fashioned naturally under the ancient alchemy of heat and pressure and pushed into the earth’s surface through volcanic eruptions — these variable conditions impart characteristics that make each stone unique.
Compared to natural diamonds, the price of lab-grown diamonds is significantly lower due to the elimination of the labour process.
Sustainability
When purchasing a lab-grown diamond, it is important to validate the authenticity of its sustainability. Although many lab-grown diamonds are marketed as being eco-friendly, it is essential to ensure that the jewellers are trustworthy and reputable.
Our sparkling lab-grown diamonds are free from mining, making them a sustainable and ethical choice that’s just as beautiful as natural diamonds. Our lab-grown diamonds are also good for the environment, which makes them ideal for those who care about reducing their carbon footprint.
As beautiful as they are, the magnificent legacy of real diamonds has been tainted by unethical practices so it is important to buy diamond jewellery from trusted organisations like ours. We believe there is a need for greater accountability and transparency in the diamond industry, which is why we ensure that all our real diamonds are ethically sourced.
Cubic zirconia vs. diamonds — learn the difference
Diamond simulants, such as cubic zirconia and moissanite, resemble diamonds but are not true carbon crystals — they can be classified as fake diamonds. When comparing cubic zirconia and diamonds, it’s fairly easy to see why they are sold at a lower price than lab-grown diamonds. Simulants lack the scintillation and brilliant fire that makes real diamonds special.
Cubic zirconia is optically very different from real diamonds. For instance, natural and lab-created diamonds have thermal conductivity, which differs from diamond simulants. Additionally, the refractive properties of diamond simulants are not as magnificent as those offered by natural and lab-grown diamond alternatives.
When simulants and real diamonds are held under natural light, they radiate an intense white luminescent fire. In contrast, synthetically crafted simulants like cubic zirconia give off coloured sparkles creating a rainbow-like effect. Cubic zirconia has a higher dispersion rate and a lower refractive index than diamonds. Cubic zirconia is often chosen by those who want to emulate the look and feel of real diamonds without the hefty price tag.
Express your love with our brilliant lab-grown diamonds
Diamond rings have always been a symbol of forever and an emblem that solidifies the eternal love between two kindred spirits. Our range of customisable diamond rings allows you to create a one-of-a-kind design that pays homage to your timeless connection.
Choose from a range of beautiful precious metals — from pale silver to warm gold and peachy rose gold, and then select the ring size. Next, pick the carat, clarity and colour. Finally, choose between a sustainably sourced, glittering earth-mined diamond or a dazzling lab-grown diamond. Then sit back and let us handcraft a monumental keepsake that sparkles with the light of a billion stars.
Celebrating an anniversary? Select a dazzling collection of diamond anniversary rings and set her heart on fire with the scintillation and brilliance of a lab-grown diamond. Or thank him for his thoughtfulness with an elegant and sophisticated band ring set with a single earth-mined solitaire that refracts the light to perfection from within the heart of its polished core.
Whether you’re looking for a brilliant eternity ring that twinkles and sparkles or a promise ring featuring a cluster of perfectly cut diamonds — our handcrafted rings come with their own independently certified diamonds, making them the perfect gift for any occasion of love.
Make your milestones unforgettable with Diamonds Factory
Since 2008, we have been creating exquisite pieces of jewellery that our expert artisans meticulously handcraft. Beautiful and memorable, our jewellery is fashioned from the finest ethically sourced precious stones and metals.
As one of the most trusted jewellers worldwide, we invite you to celebrate your special occasion with a timeless piece of exceptional jewellery that can be passed from generation to generation as a prized family heirloom. Our bespoke service allows you to bring to life your vision and craft jewellery that is as rare as you are.
Shop the range today
Explore our expansive collection of customisable diamond rings to create the design of your dreams. Or shop for the perfect gift from our ready-to-ship range of picture-perfect proposal rings, gorgeous diamond studs, and elegant eternity rings to put a smile on the face of someone you love.
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With their brilliant fire and irresistible sparkle, the magnificent beauty radiating off the surface of a perfectly cut diamond is hard to surpass — making this precious stone one of the most prized and sought-after choices for celebrating life’s major milestones.
Although natural diamonds mined from the earth have been traditionally used to craft jewellery, lab-grown diamonds are gaining rapid popularity and, despite the scepticism surrounding their origins, are fundamentally no different than earth-mined diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds, as the name suggests, are born in the confines of a lab but possess the same chemical composition, physical properties and value as their earth-mined counterparts. As a result, lab-grown diamonds can be as classified as real diamonds.
Comparing natural diamonds with lab-grown diamonds
Sometimes, lab-grown diamonds are erroneously labelled as fake diamonds. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) categorises a diamond as pure crystallised carbon in the isometric cubic system, regardless of its origins — thereby giving lab-grown diamonds the status of real diamonds.
Only an expert gemologist using the right equipment can tell the two apart when it comes down to physically distinguishing between lab-grown and natural diamonds. Superficial observations and traditional diamond detectors are unable to differentiate between the two.
Manufacturing process
Lab-grown diamonds are grown in labs from tiny carbon seeds that are sourced from other diamonds — using advanced techniques and technology that simulate the exact conditions under which natural diamonds form in the earth’s crust. The seed is placed in a vacuum where carbon molecules start layering themselves onto the seed until it reaches the required size, after which it can be cut and polished like a natural diamond.
While it takes billions of years to form earth-mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds take approximately six to eight weeks to grow — it takes around two weeks to grow a one-carat diamond in a lab.
Price
Natural diamonds wield a hefty price tag owing to their rarity and the complex extraction process involving expensive mining operations. Unlike lab-grown diamonds, which are created in strictly controlled environments, earth-mined diamonds are fashioned naturally under the ancient alchemy of heat and pressure and pushed into the earth’s surface through volcanic eruptions — these variable conditions impart characteristics that make each stone unique.
Compared to natural diamonds, the price of lab-grown diamonds is significantly lower due to the elimination of the labour process.
Sustainability
When purchasing a lab-grown diamond, it is important to validate the authenticity of its sustainability. Although many lab-grown diamonds are marketed as being eco-friendly, it is essential to ensure that the jewellers are trustworthy and reputable.
Our sparkling lab-grown diamonds are free from mining, making them a sustainable and ethical choice that’s just as beautiful as natural diamonds. Our lab-grown diamonds are also good for the environment, which makes them ideal for those who care about reducing their carbon footprint.
As beautiful as they are, the magnificent legacy of real diamonds has been tainted by unethical practices so it is important to buy diamond jewellery from trusted organisations like ours. We believe there is a need for greater accountability and transparency in the diamond industry, which is why we ensure that all our real diamonds are ethically sourced.
Cubic zirconia vs. diamonds — learn the difference
Diamond simulants, such as cubic zirconia and moissanite, resemble diamonds but are not true carbon crystals — they can be classified as fake diamonds. When comparing cubic zirconia and diamonds, it’s fairly easy to see why they are sold at a lower price than lab-grown diamonds. Simulants lack the scintillation and brilliant fire that makes real diamonds special.
Cubic zirconia is optically very different from real diamonds. For instance, natural and lab-created diamonds have thermal conductivity, which differs from diamond simulants. Additionally, the refractive properties of diamond simulants are not as magnificent as those offered by natural and lab-grown diamond alternatives.
When simulants and real diamonds are held under natural light, they radiate an intense white luminescent fire. In contrast, synthetically crafted simulants like cubic zirconia give off coloured sparkles creating a rainbow-like effect. Cubic zirconia has a higher dispersion rate and a lower refractive index than diamonds. Cubic zirconia is often chosen by those who want to emulate the look and feel of real diamonds without the hefty price tag.
Express your love with our brilliant lab-grown diamonds
Diamond rings have always been a symbol of forever and an emblem that solidifies the eternal love between two kindred spirits. Our range of customisable diamond rings allows you to create a one-of-a-kind design that pays homage to your timeless connection.
Choose from a range of beautiful precious metals — from pale silver to warm gold and peachy rose gold, and then select the ring size. Next, pick the carat, clarity and colour. Finally, choose between a sustainably sourced, glittering earth-mined diamond or a dazzling lab-grown diamond. Then sit back and let us handcraft a monumental keepsake that sparkles with the light of a billion stars.
Celebrating an anniversary? Select a dazzling collection of diamond anniversary rings and set her heart on fire with the scintillation and brilliance of a lab-grown diamond. Or thank him for his thoughtfulness with an elegant and sophisticated band ring set with a single earth-mined solitaire that refracts the light to perfection from within the heart of its polished core.
Whether you’re looking for a brilliant eternity ring that twinkles and sparkles or a promise ring featuring a cluster of perfectly cut diamonds — our handcrafted rings come with their own independently certified diamonds, making them the perfect gift for any occasion of love.
Make your milestones unforgettable with Diamonds Factory
Since 2008, we have been creating exquisite pieces of jewellery that our expert artisans meticulously handcraft. Beautiful and memorable, our jewellery is fashioned from the finest ethically sourced precious stones and metals.
As one of the most trusted jewellers worldwide, we invite you to celebrate your special occasion with a timeless piece of exceptional jewellery that can be passed from generation to generation as a prized family heirloom. Our bespoke service allows you to bring to life your vision and craft jewellery that is as rare as you are.
Shop the range today
Explore our expansive collection of customisable diamond rings to create the design of your dreams. Or shop for the perfect gift from our ready-to-ship range of picture-perfect proposal rings, gorgeous diamond studs, and elegant eternity rings to put a smile on the face of someone you love.
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