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LAB CREATED DIAMONDS VS. NATURAL DIAMONDS
Lab-grown diamonds are identical to mined diamonds in every way imaginable, including optically, physically, and chemically. Diamonds that are mined have been created from immense heat and crushing pressure about 100 miles beneath the surface of the earth. However, there are limits to how many diamonds are available, which in turn significantly drives up the price of mined diamonds.
Lab diamonds are made using the same materials as mined diamonds. Extreme pressure and heat are used to create the same formations found in diamonds in the earth. Additionally, the diamonds can be made in special colours simply by adding trace material elements that would often be present during the growth phase of the diamond. This means that there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating lab diamonds, and they can be offered at a better price than mined diamonds.
HOW IS A DIAMOND CREATED IN A LAB
The carbon footprint of mined diamonds is much higher than that of lab-grown diamonds. Additionally, the mining industry uses non-renewable energy sources, such as dirty diesel, to extract the stones.
It is estimated that 250 tons of earth must be shifted for each diamond carat mined. Some diamond mines on Earth are so large they can be seen by NASA satellites in space. Mining one carat of diamond requires twice the amount of energy needed to grow a diamond in a lab. For this reason, lab-grown diamonds are considered a more environmentally-friendly option.
As people strive to live more sustainable lives, lab-grown diamond engagement rings have become increasingly popular over the past few years. The number of these diamonds produced and sold each year continues to rise. Lab-grown diamonds are indistinguishable from mined diamonds to the naked eye. Only a trained jeweler can tell the difference. In fact, lab-grown diamonds offer everything that mined diamonds do, but at a more affordable price point.
Lab-grown diamonds can keep up with the growing demand for them without relying on environmentally-harmful practices or sacrificing quality. Since they are grown in a controlled environment and closely monitored, they are often of higher quality than mined diamonds. They are also more beautiful and have fewer defects, and are available in a variety of colours. If you want to make a statement, lab-grown diamond engagement rings can help you do so. Contact our specialists today to book your lab-grown diamonds!
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