FAQs
What are lab grown diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds, also known as man-made diamonds, are created in laboratories through advanced technologies that replicate the conditions in which diamonds form naturally beneath the Earth’s surface. These diamonds possess identical physical, chemical, and optical properties to those of natural diamonds. In essence, lab-grown diamonds can be likened to test tube babies, as they retain all the characteristics of diamonds regardless of their origin. Therefore, it is accurate to consider lab-grown diamonds as genuine diamonds.
Are lab grown diamonds real or fake?
Lab-grown diamonds are undeniably real diamonds. While they are not formed naturally beneath the Earth’s surface, they possess the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created in controlled laboratory environments using advanced technological processes that mimic the natural diamond formation. Therefore, they are genuine diamonds and not considered fake or counterfeit.
Can you tell the difference between a lab made diamond and a natural one?
Distinguishing between a lab-grown diamond and a natural diamond through visual inspection alone is virtually impossible. Even trained jewelers, equipped with their naked eyes or standard microscopes, cannot discern the difference between the two. The identification of lab-grown diamonds typically requires the use of advanced equipment and the expertise of gemological laboratories. These specialized tools and facilities are necessary to accurately determine whether a diamond is of natural or lab-grown origin.
Are lab grown diamonds worth anything?
Lab diamonds hold substantial value as they are authentic diamonds that possess enduring qualities. Similar to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are capable of standing the test of time. Just as jewelers provide buyback options for natural diamonds, the same applies to lab-grown diamonds.
Are lab diamonds cheaper than mined diamonds?
Yes. Lab created diamonds tend to retail at a 75 – 90% discount on equivalent quality natural diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are priced based on cut, colour, clarity and carat, just like mined diamonds.
Are lab grown diamonds graded and certified?
Lab created diamonds are graded the same way as mined diamonds. They are certified by all the leading gemological labs such as IGI & GIA. All the lab grown diamonds used by New Age Diamonds are graded and certified by renowned third party organisations.
Are lab grown diamonds durable?
Diamonds, renowned for their exceptional hardness, are considered the toughest substances found on Earth. According to the Mohs hardness scale, they hold the highest rating of 10. Both lab-grown and natural diamonds share this remarkable hardness, signifying their extraordinary durability. Lab-grown diamonds possess identical hardness, strength, and resilience as their mined counterparts. Therefore, you can take solace in the fact that lab-grown diamonds are robust enough to be passed down to future generations, ensuring their longevity.
Do lab diamonds change colour over time?
Laboratory-grown diamonds exhibit an enduring beauty that transcends the passage of time. Unlike certain materials, they do not fade, discolor, or become cloudy over the years. Hence, their captivating allure remains constant and timeless, allowing you to cherish their exquisite radiance for a lifetime.
Do all lab grown diamonds look alike?
No. A lot of people think that machines can be programmed to create a specific diamond grade and carat size but that’s really not possible. Machines simply put the right conditions together but then nature takes it from there. Just like with earth-mined diamonds, there will be variances in colour, clarity and carat size in every piece.
Do lab diamonds also have colour and clarity categorisations like natural diamonds?
Yes, lab diamonds are also characterised based on the 4Cs – Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat, just like natural diamonds.
Are lab diamonds the same as synthetic diamonds or moissanite?
Lab diamonds are not synthetic diamonds or Cubic Zirconia or Moissanite. CZ or Moissanite are diamond simulants and not diamonds. Lab diamonds on the other hand are real diamonds.