LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
Do you know the magical formula for a diamond ? Before becoming an exceptional gemstone, a diamond is simply a piece of pure carbon. Deep within the Earth, subjected to extreme temperature and pressure, this carbon crystallizes and transforms into a rough diamond.
Over the decades, science and innovation have enabled us to recreate in laboratories the exact conditions found within the Earth's mantle that give birth to mined diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds result from this same crystallization process of pure carbon.
This means lab-grown diamonds are not imitations like zircon or moissanite. A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond because it has the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as a mined diamond. To the naked eye or under a microscope, no one can tell them apart. The only difference is in their origin and the location of their formation.
MORE RESPONSIBLE CHOICE
Beyond their luxurious appeal, mined diamonds have a darker side. Human exploitation (forced labor, child labor, serious accidents) and massive environmental degradation. For every carat of mined diamonds, around 250 tons of earth are displaced, 454 liters of water are used, and 63.5 kilograms of carbon dioxide are emitted. This process wreaks havoc on landscapes and ecosystems.
That's where lab-grown diamonds come in, marking a significant breakthrough in the jewelry industry. Created on the Earth's surface under controlled conditions, they offer consumers a more responsible choice. Lab-grown diamond production requires far less water and energy and does not involve massive earth-moving operations, making it more sustainable and significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Additionally, they are more ethical, being free from armed conflicts and human rights abuses.
With fewer intermediaries, they also eliminate opportunities for trafficking and corruption, enhance transparency, and reduce costs. Lab-grown diamonds are indeed not limited by the finite supply of diamonds in the earth, making them about 30-40% less expensive than mined diamonds.
INTRODUCING THE 4Cs.
Each lab-grown diamond is unique. Man recreates the conditions needed for a diamond's formation, then nature takes over, and this is when magic happens: carbon crystallizes, giving birth to a unique diamond in an unpredictable process. Much like deep within the Earth, the pure stand whitest diamonds are the rarest. Lab-grown diamonds are classified using the same world-renowned International Diamond Grading System as mined diamonds.
Understanding the 4Cs of diamonds is crucial when choosing the perfect gem:
- Carat measures the diamond's weight, impacting its size.
- Cut determines how well the diamond's facets interact with light, influencing its brilliance.
- Color ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). The most valuable diamonds are colorless (D-F). At daŭre, we preselect only the highest color grades (E-F) for exceptional brilliance.
- Clarity refers to the presence of internal or external flaws, known as inclusions and blemishes.Clarity grades range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I). We select diamonds with clarity grades of VVS1-VVS2 or VS1-VS2 ensuring minimal inclusions and maximum sparkle.
Our meticulous selection ensures that every piece is of exceptional quality, making each jewel a true future heirloom. With daŭre, each diamond over 0.50 carat comes with a certificate of authenticity from HRD Antwerp, Diamond High Council.
FAQs
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Yes, lab diamonds are real diamonds, identical in chemical composition to mined diamonds. The only difference is their origin, as lab-grown diamonds are created using technology to replicate the natural diamond-growing process. They have the same physical and chemical properties as mined diamonds and are not fakes or cubic zirconias.
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The terms synthetic diamond, lab-grown diamond, and cultured diamond all refer to the same product. In France, the law requires labeling them as "synthetic diamonds" to distinguish them from natural diamonds. However, this term can be misleading, as it may imply they are fake or imitations, which is not true. A diamond is a diamond, whether lab-created or mined. The term "synthesis" is scientifically inaccurate; humans replicate the natural conditions for diamond crystallization, not manufacture them.
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No, even experts need specialized equipment found only in gemological laboratories to distinguish between a mined diamond and a lab-grown diamond.
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Yes, GIA, HRD, and IGI grade lab-grown diamonds. Every daŭre piece featuring a diamond above 0.5ct comes with a HRD grading, but we can provide a GIA or IGI certificate upon request.
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Yes, lab diamonds are real diamonds, identical in chemical composition to mined diamonds. The only difference is their origin, as lab-grown diamonds are created using technology to replicate the natural diamond-growing process. They have the same physical and chemical properties as mined diamonds and are not fakes or cubic zirconias.
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No, even experts need specialized equipment found only in gemological laboratories to distinguish between a mined diamond and a lab-grown diamond.
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The terms synthetic diamond, lab-grown diamond, and cultured diamond all refer to the same product. In France, the law requires labeling them as "synthetic diamonds" to distinguish them from natural diamonds. However, this term can be misleading, as it may imply they are fake or imitations, which is not true. A diamond is a diamond, whether lab-created or mined. The term "synthesis" is scientifically inaccurate; humans replicate the natural conditions for diamond crystallization, not manufacture them.
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Yes, GIA, HRD, and IGI grade lab-grown diamonds. Every daŭre piece featuring a diamond above 0.5ct comes with a HRD grading, but we can provide a GIA or IGI certificate upon request.
