5 Benefits of Conflict-Free Lab-Grown Diamonds
Forget what you thought you knew about diamonds. There is a new, ethical and beautiful diamond on the market today that delivers sparkle and shine as well as significant benefits for the shopper and the planet.
Here are some of the most important reasons to choose a conflict-free, lab-grown diamond for your engagement ring, necklace, earrings or jewellery gift:
1. Lab diamonds show enhanced purity and clarity
Diamonds grown in a lab are markedly purer than diamonds mined the traditional way from the earth. A purer diamond is clearer, brighter, whiter and altogether better than its counterpart. Lab-grown diamonds receive high-quality ratings from the gemological institutes. You can also see the difference in diamonds that are lab grown. When you buy a created diamond, you can be sure you are getting the best quality for your money.
2. Every diamond has a known origin
It is impossible to know the origin of each mined diamond in the world. Diamonds have been unearthed for centuries, and most were taken from the ground in the time before modern protocols were put in place to help protect people and the planet. You do not know for certain where your diamond has come from when you buy a mined gemstone. There have been reported instances when diamonds have been given a fictitious place of origin. It is hard to know for sure that a diamond has not been created from conflict unless you buy a lab-grown diamond.
3. The lab procedure respects the environment
Diamond mines are some of the most environmentally destructive places on earth. The carbon footprint associated with diamond mining is immense. And the earth’s structure is destroyed when a diamond mineshaft is dug. Diamond mines devastate habitats and diamond mining is not sustainable or vegan. Lab grown gemstones are markedly less environmentally destructive, with a minimal carbon footprint – especially where diamond growers use renewable energy to create their gems.
4. You get more diamond for your money
While buying a genuine lab grown diamond is not an everyday purchase, these gemstones are cheaper than traditional diamonds. Created diamonds tend to be from 20%-40% less expensive than diamonds from the earth. Therefore, you get a bigger, better stone for your hard-earned money. You could even buy a complete set of diamond jewelry instead of just a single ring – your budget stretches further.
5. Lab diamonds are distinctive and colorful
Buying a colored diamond from a mine will almost certainly be out of the reach of most people. These diamonds are expensive for anyone except the seriously wealthy. Lab diamonds are colorful and distinctive and only a little more expensive than white diamonds. You can afford something fancy on a more limited budget. You can find a wide variety of stones available in the lab grown diamond world. You won’t be short of choice when it comes to finding the perfect engagement ring or the most stunning diamond necklace for a loved one.
Article written by Mark Maycock
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