Alternative Lab Created Diamond Engagement Rings
Lab grown diamonds have been the centre of attention recently and it is unsurprising that this attention has extended to engagement rings and luxury jewellery.
What are lab diamonds?
Lab-grown diamonds are as real as they come and are chemically, optically and physically the same as mined diamonds with the only difference being their origins. Rather than the millions of years it takes for natural diamonds to be formed under the intense heat and pressure that occurs in the earth’s crust, lab diamonds can be formed with innovative and cutting-edge technology. Each diamond produced in the lab has a different growth pattern, making for a stunning diamond that is truly unique.
What are the differences between lab diamonds and mined diamonds?
There are no discerning differences between lab-created diamonds and those found in the earth and only a trained jeweller in diamonds would be able to tell the difference with the help of specialist equipment. As lab and mined diamonds shared the exact same chemical composition, the only significant difference after the origins is the price. Lab diamonds cost up to 30% less than mined stones, making them an amazing option for couples who want an alternative engagement ring.
What are the benefits of lab diamonds?
Other than the significant price difference between lab diamonds and their mined diamond counterparts, most lab diamond rings are responsibly sourced.
In today’s current climate, many couples are choosing their engagement ring to know its exact origin and that it has been ethically and sustainably sourced. An engagement ring is a piece of jewellery intended to last a lifetime, and many are seeking one with the reassurance that no person or environment has been harmed in its creation.
As well as this, all of Lily Arkwright’s customers can be safe in the knowledge that no individual, community or ecosystem have been displaced or harmed. The number and variety of options available when trying to decide on an engagement ring is vast, and the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds, lab-grown coloured gemstones and moissanite shows that a move away from traditionally mined diamonds is on the horizon.
Lab-grown diamonds have had many celebrity endorsements whether that be on the red carpet dripping in these lab-created gems or admirers in their personal life. Leonardo DiCaprio has become a vocal advocate for lab-grown diamonds after becoming one of the biggest investors in the Diamond Foundry, a West Coast, USA based company that used solar technology to grow lab diamonds. Other celebrity endorsements include the royal Meghan Markle, Emma Watson and Lady Gaga.
Lab-grown diamonds are only continuing to grow in popularity, and at Lily Arkwright, our lab-grown diamonds are an amazing option for those who still want the classic and characteristic sparkle of a diamond
All lab-grown diamonds offered by Lily Arkwright are traceable and fully certified to international standards that are accompanied by an International Gemological Institute (IGI), Gem Certificate and Assurance Labs (GCAL) or a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) certificate, which includes all the specifications of cut, clarity, colour and carat weight.
Considering a lab-created engagement ring?
The variety and plethora of options available when trying to decide on an engagement ring is vast, and the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown jewellery shows that a shift away from traditionally mined diamonds is only going to continue to grow!
If you are considering or looking for a lab-grown engagement ring, the lab-grown jewellery experts from Lily Arkwright are always on hand to help. Why not give them a call on 0161 537 6773, or alternatively you can email their jewellery consultancy team at: hello@lilyarkwright.com or book a consultation.
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