Question 1

What are Lab Grown Diamonds?

Accepted Answer

A lab grown diamond is one that has been manufactured in a controlled laboratory environment. Using the popular methods of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) or High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT), scientists can now create diamonds that optically look like earth-mined diamonds, contain the same chemical and physical attributes and even receive certification through the Gemological Institute of America.

Question 2

Are lab grown diamonds real?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both Natural and Lab Grown Diamonds have the same physical and chemical properties and both come with diamond certifications.

Question 3

The differences?

Accepted Answer

The differences between Natural Diamonds and Lab Grown Diamonds cannot be seen with the naked eye. Natural Diamonds have tiny amounts of nitrogen, while Lab Grown Diamonds have no nitrogen. This is actually one of the signifiers gemologists use to identify if a diamond is lab grown or natural.

Natural diamonds form over millions of years under the intense pressure of the Earth's crust, and are then mined, cut, and polished. In contrast, lab-grown diamonds undergo similar conditions, but in a laboratory environment. This process dramatically reduces the time required for their creation, from millions of years to just a few months. After formation, lab diamonds are also cut and polished to achieve their final brilliance.

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