Imagine the most celebrated gemstone on Earth, holds a captivating allure that transcends time and culture. In a world filled with beauty and brilliance, there’s one gem that stands above the rest. Throughout history, one gemstone has captured the hearts of millions and stood the test of time.
Diamonds… Nature’s timeless treasure and a symbol of love and luxury, today on the cusp of a new era. It’s time for the new generation of Diamond Jewellery, The Lab-Grown Diamonds.
Today, The Real Diamond Industry offers two identical choices, mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds. Let’s understand where do they come from, and how do they differ based on their origin
Mined diamonds, forged over millions of years deep within the Earth’s mantle, are rare wonders. Created by immense pressure and heat, they eventually make their way to the surface and go through a long journey before being crafted into stunning jewellery.
Lab-grown diamonds are a marvel of modern science.
Grown in controlled environment, they mirror the same process that nature uses but in a fraction of the time.
Mined Diamonds are composed of carbon and traced elements which make unique inclusions and characteristics that make each diamond one of a kind.
Gemological Properties
Hardness(MOHS): 10
Reflective Index: 2.42
Chemical Composition: Carbon
Crystalline Structure: Cubic
Lab Grown Diamonds are also made of pure carbon and structurally identical to mined diamonds. Often more flawless due to controlled supervised growth.
Gemological Properties
Hardness(MOHS): 10
Reflective Index: 2.42
Chemical Composition: Carbon
Crystalline Structure: Cubic
Diamond mining has a significant environmental footprint. Large tracts of land are disturbed, and ecosystems are affected.
Extensive land excavation
Ecosystem disruption
Can lead to soil erosion and deforestation
High Carbon emission
Lab-grown diamonds reduce this impact by offering an eco-friendlier alternative.
Lower carbon footprint
No ecosystem disruption
Requires less water
While diamond industry is facing worldwide criticism due to ‘blood’ or
‘conflict’ diamonds, Lab-grown diamonds present an ethical alternative,
ensuring a conflict-free origin.
Possibility of acquiring conflicted diamonds, labor issues, exploitation and child labour in some regions
Conflict free Diamonds
Reduced water & land wastage
Sustainable
When it comes to cost, lab-grown diamonds typically offer more bang for your buck. Being less pricey doesn’t mean compromising on quality, it’s because of eliminating the huge cost of mining, reduced time in transportation, overheads & processes involved.
Tends to be more expensive due to mining and all the processes involved in the above cost factor.
Generally, 50-75% less expensive due to the elimination of the mining process & reduced overall cost factors.
