Diamonds were first formed billions of years ago by intense heat and pressure, which caused carbon to crystallize. Volcanic eruptions would then bring these diamonds up to the Earth’s surface, … Read More
Category: What is Lab-Grown?
What is the Most Expensive Diamond Cut?
If you are beginning your search for the perfect diamond, you may notice that price differs greatly from diamond to diamond. Why is this? All diamonds, whether mined or … Read More
All About 1 Carat Diamond Rings
For sheer popularity and staying power, it’s hard to beat a 1-carat diamond. In fact, in the United States the average engagement ring diamond is a little over 1 … Read More
The Kimberley Process: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives
There are few feelings quite as pure as the awe and admiration inspired by the perfect diamond. For centuries, diamonds have been symbolic of love and beauty, and have brought … Read More
Hard Truths: 20 Interesting Diamond Facts
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Eco-Friendly Diamonds: Are Lab-Grown Diamonds More Eco-Friendly?
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 … 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 … 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 … Read More