Diamond simulant vs lab-created, the age-old question. What’s better? Well, thanks to scientific and technological advancements, creating high-quality ethical jewellery has never been easier. Especially when it comes to sourcing diamonds.
Years ago, miners would have to venture deep into the earth’s crust to source one of these rare beauties often facing the prospect of violence at the hands of the illicit and at times controversial diamond trade. That has all but changed with the creation of simulant and lab-grown diamonds.
A common misconception in the jewellery world is that simulant ...
Are lab-created diamonds a good investment? The short answer is yes, but let us explain why. Lab-grown diamonds have transformed the diamond jewellery industry and for good reason. You’ll find out all you need to know about one of the most important purchases of your life right here.
Today, many consumers are choosing these diamonds because there’s much less environmental impact in the way they’re sourced. They’re always a 100% ethical and conflict-free choice because they’re grown from a diamond seed in a high tech laboratory under a highly controlled environment.
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One of the most intriguing things about diamonds is their ability to fluoresce. But do lab grown diamonds have fluorescence?
Many have debated whether fluorescence is really a good or bad characteristic of a diamond. Some love the unique colours fluorescent diamonds produce, while others believe the trait causes a slight haziness in the stone. Diamond fluorescence is considered in diamond grading from major gemstone sources like the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), ranging from “none” (no glow) to “very strong” (intense glowing effect).
Fluorescence occurs when a diamond reacts to U...