What are Lab-Grown Diamonds? | Lab-grown Diamonds Guide

Introduction to Lab-Grown Diamonds

Lab-grown diamonds are a captivating trend and It is essential for sales staff to understand what they are, and how they are created to effectively assist customers in their jewelry selections. 

Key Points 

What Exactly are Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Lab-grown diamonds are the exact same as natural sourced diamonds, except they are crafted in high-tech labs where they replicate the extreme heat and pressure found deep within the Earth's core – the very conditions that create natural diamonds over millions of years.

This cutting-edge technology results in diamonds with the same chemical composition, brilliance, and fire as mined diamonds. The only difference? The time it takes to create them.

Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Real?

Yes, Lab-grown diamonds are real. They’re made using advanced methods like High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), which mimic the natural diamond-growing process. The result is a diamond that’s chemically, physically, and optically the same as a mined one. At Ocean, we choose lab-grown diamonds for their stunning brilliance and sustainability, offering you real luxury that’s also kinder to the planet.

Lab-Grown Diamonds Benefits

The 4 C's of a Diamond

The 4C's – cut, color, clarity, and carat – stand as the pillars in determining a diamond's value, meticulously assessed by renowned diamond grading labs.

• Cut: In simple terms, a diamond's cut is its shape.

• Color: In diamond quality, it refers to its lack of color.  The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grades diamond color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). 

• Clarity: Clarity measures the purity of a diamond, indicating how free it is from internal or external imperfections. The clarity grade ranges from Flawless (no visible imperfections under 10x magnification) to Included (imperfections visible to the naked eye).

• Carat: Carat refers to the weight of the diamond. One carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams. 

Other Lab-Created Gemstones: Lab-Created Sapphires

Ocean lab-created sapphires, mirror mined counterparts in composition and characteristics. Created in controlled labs using advanced methods like Verneuil or flame fusion, they offer a sustainable and ethical choice, bypassing environmental impacts of mining. Available in various colors, with classic blue being a top choice, these sapphires are popular in eco-conscious jewelry, including rings, earrings, and necklaces.

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