“[Lab created diamonds] are not fakes. They’re not cubic zirconia. They have all the same physical and chemical properties of a mined diamond.”
“Mined diamonds are a gift of nature whereas man made diamonds are a gift of human wisdom”
“[Manmade] diamonds are diamonds.”
As a result of consistent and unrelenting technological progress and innovation for over two decades, lab grown diamonds have surpassed mined diamonds and are now the best choice for customers.
lab grown diamonds are also much more affordable than mined diamonds of comparable size and quality, often 75% cheaper, due to the healthy but intense competition among manufacturers
However, lab grown diamonds are still 100% real diamonds and thus not "cheap". In fact, despite the shorter supply chain, and a more competitive market, the cost of production between mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds is roughly the same. Whether mined or lab grown, all rough diamonds undergo the same sequence of steps to make them market-ready. Cutting, polishing, and certification are the same for both mined or lab grown and consequently cost the same.
The reason why mined diamonds are so prohibitively expensive is that their supply is artificially restricted by a handful of greedy players resulting in heavily inflated prices. In contrast, the lab grown diamond industry is fiercely competitive, which ultimately benefits the consumers since they can now take advantage of the competition to afford the perfect diamond ring that stays with them forever.
As a customer who wants to buy an ethical engagement ring while making a difference, the only option is to go with lab grown diamonds. For a diamond to be truly ethical, it has to be mine free, and the only mine free diamonds are the ones grown in labs. This is by far the most compelling reason for us to commit fully to lab grown diamonds, as we know how extensive the social and environmental effects mines have on our planet as well as communities and society. To put in perspective the scale of the destruction, to unearth a single carat of diamond, over 10 square metres of land is disturbed, generating an excess of 3,000 kgs of rocks and soil waste.
We only produce ethical engagement rings since all of our diamonds are lab grown diamonds and thus naturally ethical. Lab grown diamonds by Novita Diamonds are guaranteed to be 100% conflict-free, providing you with peace of mind as we are committed to being environmentally and socially friendly in all our offerings. Case in point, Frost & Sullivan highlights in their report that "lab grown diamonds are seven times less impactful to the environment than mined diamonds, use significantly fewer resources and emit a fraction of the air pollution."
Lab grown diamonds or 'man made diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds.
The key difference between a lab grown diamond and a natural diamond is its origins. The natural formation process by crystallising carbon into a brilliant diamond inside the earth's crust is replicated inside a lab using innovative, cutting-edge technology to "grow" a lab grown diamond.
Even experienced jewellers using jewellery 10x Loupes can’t differentiate lab grown diamonds from natural diamonds. When compared side by side, Lab grown diamonds are indistinguishable from their natural counterparts.
The only real way to differentiate between the two is by utilising specialised heavy-duty equipment to quantify the level of impurities found in natural diamonds that are absent in lab created diamonds.
The cleanest and the purest form of diamonds are Type IIA and Type II, which are extremely rare in nature. They are stronger and clearer than 98% of mined diamonds since they are 100% pure carbon and do not have any impurities like nitrogen. Novita Diamonds is proud to offer only Type IIA and Type II diamonds exclusively.
Diamonds are meant to be worn for life and are heirlooms that can be passed down to future generations as they will always retain their beauty. Diamonds are one of the strongest materials known to science, regardless if they are from a lab or a mine, making them the ideal choice for engagement rings and precious jewellery. However, the same cannot be said for diamond simulants such as cubic zirconia and moissanite. In addition to being prone to scratching and chipping, simulants quickly lose their shine, not to mention tiring to wear due to being heavier than diamonds.
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FAQ
Absolutely! There is no doubt that lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are created by the same kinds of chemical reactions and physical processes that occur naturally inside the earth but are grown in a controlled laboratory environment where the size of a diamond crystal increases with the accumulation of carbon atoms around it. Scientifically, lab stones are exactly the same as natural diamonds chemically, physically, and optically. They are therefore considered to be real diamonds. The two leading authorities on diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls, IGI and GIA, both grade lab diamonds using the same scale and methodologies used on mined diamonds. We have more information about lab diamonds on our about lab diamonds page.
The price of diamonds grown in laboratories is always significantly lower than that of diamonds mined from the earth. The exact price difference will depend on various factors such as the size, quality, and specific type of diamond, but on average, lab grown diamonds are around 75% cheaper than natural diamonds. The reason for this is that the cost of producing rough laboratory grown diamonds is much lower than that of mining and removing rough natural diamonds from the earth. However, to become retail-ready, a rough diamond must go through all the same processes, including cutting, polishing, and certification, regardless of whether it was mined or lab grown.
To give you an example of the massive savings you can achieve, if a mined diamond were to cost S$ 10,000, an equivalent laboratory diamond, meanwhile, would cost you S$ 2,500.
Yes they do when being tested with a diamond tester. All lab created diamonds are tested using the same methods as natural diamonds; there are no differences between two. Diamonds, whether they are mined or made, possess a variety of unique properties, including hardness, refractive index, and thermal conductivity. Lab made diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural diamonds, so they will exhibit the same properties and characteristics when tested.
Just as in natural diamonds, inclusions are also present in most lab diamonds. Inclusions are natural imperfections that are found within diamonds, and they can occur in both lab and natural diamonds. Inclusions can take many forms, such as tiny bubbles or carbon deposits trapped inside the diamond as it formed. Just like natural diamonds, most diamonds created in labs have flaws, and only very few become flawless. Check out our guide to the 4Cs for more information about diamond clarity.
Yes insurers will insure lab made diamond rings the same way they would mined diamond rings, because are treated exactly the same as mined diamonds. When you visit us you can ask our team for guidance they will be happy to assist you. Keep in mind, your insurance policy will typically cover the cost of replacing or repairing your item if it is lost, stolen, or damaged. Make sure you read the terms of your insurance policy carefully, so you know what it covers and what it does not.
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