WHAT ARE LAB DIAMONDS?
Lab created diamonds are diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are created in a specialised foundry that recreates the way in which the Earth forms diamonds. Each lab grown diamond grows in its own way, with one-of-a-kind inclusions and unique growth patterns. No two lab created diamonds are alike. Each is unique to the core.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAB GROWN DIAMONDS AND MINED DIAMONDS?
Anatomically and chemically, there is no difference between lab grown and natural diamonds. There is also no visual difference between comparable diamonds. Lab grown diamonds do provide full traceability and the reassurance that they are created in a manufactory with little to zero carbon footprint.
Also, a lab grown diamond will reflect a price that is in excess of 75% lower than a comparable natural diamond. For example, a Round Brilliant diamond of 2.33ct, graded E colour, SI1 clarity:
Aboveground Diamond - HKD 48,800
Natural Diamond - HKD 247,700
DO LAB GROWN DIAMONDS SPARKLE LESS THAN NATURAL DIAMONDS?
In short, no. Just like mined diamonds, lab grown diamonds form as rough diamonds. From here, it goes through the exact same processes as a naturally formed diamond does, to craft a diamond as you know it.
Each lab grown diamond is cut to perfect proportions to maximise brilliance and is graded by a GIA Gemologist, according to the strictest professional stanards.