Lab-grown diamonds are a relatively new invention that is still in its introductory phase in the competitive diamond industry. After over a century of research, experiments and endless scientists putting their heads together to get the ball rolling on their magical idea, they finally managed to develop gem-quality lab grown diamond jewellery. Though it was not an easy feat!
Lab grown diamonds as we know them are practically identical to mined diamonds, in fact, the smallest difference cannot be spotted by the human eye, or even a microscope for that matter! But they didn’t start off this w...
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming more and more popular for many reasons! They are more sustainable and eco-friendly, up to 20% more affordable than mined diamonds and still have all the beautiful properties that you expect from a quality diamond.
The first lab grown diamonds were created in 1954 and since then, innovation and technology has transformed the diamond industry. There are many misconceptions about lab-grown diamonds that spread misinformation about the quality of these stones. Lab-grown diamonds are so similar to mined diamonds that the micro differences cannot even be detected ...
With the influx of diamond references in popular culture from Diamonds are Forever, the seventh film in the James Bond series, to musician Rihanna’s hit single Diamonds and Kanye West’s highly acclaimed song, Diamonds From Sierra Leone, it’s no wonder why diamonds are constantly on our minds.
However, when it comes to buying a diamond, we understand it can be a bit tricky. Should you go with a natural or lab grown diamond? While the choice is completely up to you, this blog post will help dispel some of the myths behind natural and lab grown diamonds, helping you make a more sound and infor...
While lab grown diamonds have been around since the early 1950s, their presence in diamond jewellery is a relatively new phenomenon. This has led to a few misconceptions about lab grown diamond jewellery, especially their connection to simulant diamond stones such as moissanite and cubic zirconia.
But exactly how much do these stones have in common with lab-grown diamonds? Much like lab grown diamonds, cubic zirconia sparkles, is an affordable alternative to natural diamonds and is man-made with naturally-occurring minerals. But are they the same thing? Is a lab created diamond a cubic zi...
Lab grown diamonds are a great option for those who want a fine diamond at an affordable price. Environmentally friendly and ethically sourced, man-made diamonds are perfect for jewellery and are slowly but surely gaining popularity.
While we’ve discussed much of the confusion around lab grown diamonds on our other blogs, one question is still a little unclear (yes, that pun is intended): Do lab grown diamonds have inclusions? Read on to find out.
In natural diamonds, deep underground, these imperfections are developed from irregular crystal growth or other materials being trapped inside t...
While colourless diamonds reign supreme in the jewellery world, there is one type of diamond that might very well knock them off the top spot. That is pink diamonds. Boasting the most romantic pink hues, pink diamond jewellery is one of the most in-demand types of diamonds on the market today. They are also some of the most scarce.
Somewhat of an enigma, pink diamonds are found in very few mines in countries such as Australia, Russia, India, Brazil, South Africa and Canada. Up until recently, the largest producer of these vibrant stones was the Argyle mine. Situated in the East Kimberly re...