In the world of precious stones, diamonds have long held a special place. Their brilliant sparkle and enduring hardness have made them a symbol of love, wealth, and power. But in recent years, a new kind of diamond has entered the scene: lab-grown diamonds. These man-made gems are virtually indistinguishable from their natural counterparts, yet they offer a number of advantages that are making them an increasingly popular choice.
These include:
While colourless diamonds are the most popular, lab-grown diamonds are also available in different colours including blue and pink diamonds.
Lab grown diamonds are not a new thing. Since the 1950s diamonds have been grown in labs, but they were used for industrial purposes due to them not being gem quality.
Much progress has been made in the last decade with lab grown diamonds. Scientists have now been able to grow gem grade quality diamonds that can be used in the jewellery industry, such as for a lab grown diamond ring.
There are two ways to create a lab grown diamond for a ring and other jewellery: the CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) method and the HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) method.
The CVD method grows a diamond from a type IIA seed, whereas the HPHT method creates a diamond from a metal catalyst.
CVD lab grown diamonds have the same chemical composition as underground mined diamonds; they are identical. No human can determine the difference between a lab grown diamond ring and mined diamond ring – they would need to be tested by machinery.
Whether purchasing ethically mined or lab-grown diamonds, the significance is not characterised by the shape or size, nor is it characterised by the price or where the diamond is sourced. The true significance of the diamond you choose is the love and story it represents between you and the special person in your life.
At Stelios Jewellers, we are believers in educating our clients about what is available on the market. The choice between a lab grown diamond ring or other jewellery and those with mined diamonds is a personal one.
At Stelios Jewellers, we can offer both an ethically mined diamond and lab grown diamond ring or other jewellery piece. For further information on our lab grown diamonds in Perth, please feel free to make an appointment at our Mt Hawthorn studio with our jewellers and sales staff to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, you can call us now on (08) 9481 0548.
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