Diamond is more than just a gemstone and the most prized possession of a woman. But did you know that the diamond on your wedding band might not be natural? Yes, it’s true. Nowadays, diamonds are being created in the laboratories as well and you cannot tell the difference between a natural and a synthetic one.
To help you get an idea, here is everything you need to know about Synthetic Diamonds.
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What are Synthetic or Lab-grown Diamonds?
Synthetic diamonds are also known by the names of lab-grown, man-made, cultivated, created, or cultured diamonds. As the name suggests, lab-grown diamonds are created by man. After extensive research, scientists have been able to develop an alternative to natural diamonds.
High temperature and pressure are used to imitate the conditions required to form diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds have the same physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds.
How are they made?
While Natural diamonds are mined around the world using different types of machinery and equipment., Synthetic diamonds are man-made and are produced in a lab.
Here’s how it is done:
High temperature and high pressure are created and then a scientist places the element carbon under high-pressure and high-temperature until a diamond crystal is formed.
There is one more way to produced synthetic diamond: chemical vapour deposition. During this process, a small seed of a diamond crystal is cultured first and then grown layer by layer in a chamber.
Are Synthetic Diamonds fake?
This is one of the biggest myths that continue to prevail among people. A lot of people assume that synthetic diamonds are not real diamonds but this is not true. Although synthetic dimaonds are not formed naturally, they have the same chemical composition and physical properties as natural diamonds, therefore, synthetic diamonds are not fake.
When it comes to synthetic diamonds and natural diamonds the structure and properties might be the same but the stunning beauty and aesthetic appeal of a natural diamond is due to the fact that is was formed billions of years ago, isn’t it incredible to wear something that was formed 150km-2500km below the earth’s crust?
Are Synthetic Diamonds more expensive?
Lab diamonds are not more expensive. In fact man made diamonds usually cost about 30% less than natural diamonds (comparable size and quality). But these diamonds are every bit as luxurious as the natural ones, since their remarkable beauty and durability are the same.
Whenever you go for online jewellery shopping or buy a diamond from an offline store, it is important to know that there’s a big difference between lab created diamonds and diamond simulants, such as cubic zirconia and moissanite. The diamond simulants are not made of the carbon crystals, therefore, do not possess the same brilliance and durability as diamonds. Lab stimulants sell at fairly low prices as compared to lab created diamonds.
Where can you find a Synthetic Diamond?
When it comes to lab-grown diamonds most of the diamonds are sourced directly from the laboratories. The process usually works the same. If you want to buy a synthetic diamond then you can ask for a synthetic stone to be placed in the centre of your wedding band.
A quick tip before you buy a Diamond:
Because of the low pricing, some jewellers might trick you into buying a synthetic diamond for the cost of a natural one. Therefore, whenever you buy a diamond, just make sure that you buy it from a reputed offline or online jewellery store and get it checked from an expert.
Happy Shopping Fellas!
