At first glance, diamonds look like little more than small, faceted pieces of glass — they’re transparent, they sparkle, and sure, they sit really nicely on jewelry. But when you take a closer look, the true value of diamonds becomes … Read More
Category: What is Lab-Grown?
CVD Diamonds: Everything You Need to Know
CVD, or Chemical Vapor Deposition, diamonds. To the uninitiated, the name is often met with blank stares and raised eyebrows; most people have no idea (or an erroneous idea) of what CVD diamonds even are. That’s because CVD isn’t an … Read More
Eco-Friendly Diamonds: Are Lab-Grown Diamonds More Eco-Friendly?
See some of the advantages of eco-friendly diamonds
If you go outside today, stop and take a look around. Notice the environment surrounding you, or down the street at your local park. Think about all the different lives that depend … Read More
Are Lab-Created Diamonds Flawless?
Unlike Beyonce, lab-created diamonds are not completely flawless. Just like diamonds that are mined, the growing process of a lab-grown diamond creates inevitable inclusions and flaws in the stone. To better understand why this happens, we’ll review the growing process … Read More
Lab-Created Diamonds vs. Real Diamonds: FTC Says They’re the Same Thing
Diamonds. Just say the word, and it conjures up images of dancing, refracted light and flawless, glass-like clarity. And diamonds are not only beautiful; their unique structure allows for a natural strength that is not only useful, but also … Read More
How Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Created?
Just how are lab-grown diamonds created? Think about it like that middle school experiment where you learned to grow plants under a light bulb. With some advanced knowledge of the Periodic Table to boot!
As you’d expect, lab-grown diamonds are … Read More
Do Women Care If Their Diamond Is Lab-Grown?
You’ve likely heard differing opinions on the quality and value of lab-grown diamonds, but the truth is that when it comes to lab-grown diamonds vs. mined diamonds, there is no “better.”
They both produce beautiful, high-quality gems, each with an … Read More
Can You Spot A Lab-Grown Diamond?
One of the most frequent questions we get is “Can you spot the difference between lab-created diamonds and real diamonds?”
This question is somewhat misleading. That is because lab-created diamonds are real diamonds. So to answer the question, “can you … Read More
Quick Guide To Lab-Created Diamonds
Lab-created diamonds have exploded onto the scene, and for the first time, engagement ring shoppers have two types of diamonds to choose from. It’s turned a centuries-old industry on its head and has many shoppers asking “what is a lab-created … Read More