Lab Grown Diamonds –
The Sustainable Choice for Genuine Diamonds
Sustainable Brilliance
Welcome to the world of lab grown diamonds – an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional diamonds. In this section, you’ll learn everything you need to know about lab created diamonds to make the perfect choice for your engagement and wedding rings.
What are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Lab grown diamonds, also known as synthetic or man-made diamonds, are real diamonds grown in a controlled laboratory environment. They have the same chemical structure and physical properties as natural diamonds but differ in their origin.
How Are Synthetic Diamonds Produced?
These diamonds are created using advanced technologies such as the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) method or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).
High Pressure High Temperature Method (HPHT)
In this process, a small piece of carbon (e.g., graphite) is subjected to extremely high pressure and temperature conditions that resemble those found deep within the Earth. These conditions simulate the natural processes through which diamonds form over millions of years. The carbon transforms into a real diamond.
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
In this method, a gas mixture containing carbon is introduced into a chamber. The gas is then heated, causing carbon atoms to accumulate and form a diamond on a substrate. This technique mimics the natural growth process of diamonds, but in a controlled and much faster environment.
What are the differences between lab grown and natural diamonds?
Although lab grown and natural diamonds are chemically and physically identical, there are several key differences.
Sustainability & Environmental Friendliness
Lab grown diamonds have a lower environmental footprint, as they are produced without harmful mining processes. Traditional diamond mining can damage landscapes, cause soil erosion, and threaten ecosystems. Lab grown diamonds eliminate these impacts and contribute to resource conservation.
Origin & Availability
Natural diamonds take millions of years to form deep within the Earth through geological processes, making them a rare and hard-to-access resource. In contrast, lab grown diamonds are cultivated in controlled lab environments over a period of weeks or months.
Conflict-Free & Social Responsibility
Lab grown diamonds are produced in controlled lab environments and are therefore conflict-free. Unlike some natural diamonds that may originate from politically or socially problematic regions, the origin of lab grown diamonds is fully traceable. Transparent supply chains ensure that issues like child labor or conflict funding are excluded.
Price & Value Retention
Lab grown diamonds are 20–40% more affordable than natural diamonds of the same quality and size. This makes them a cost-effective alternative without compromising brilliance or clarity. Natural diamonds typically have a higher resale value and are seen as investments, while lab grown diamonds tend to have a more stable but lower market value.
Authenticity & Quality
Chemically, physically, and visually, lab grown diamonds are identical to mined diamonds. They offer the same hardness, brilliance, and clarity. The only difference is their origin. Both types are certified by respected institutes such as IGI or GIA using the same criteria – the so-called 5 C’s.
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Variety & Individuality
Thanks to controlled production, lab grown diamonds can be created in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and qualities. This allows for a broad selection and custom jewelry design.
How Can You Tell if a Diamond Is Lab Grown?
Without specialized technical equipment, it is nearly impossible to distinguish lab grown diamonds from mined diamonds. Their chemical and physical properties are identical, and only experts can determine a diamond’s origin through specific analyses.
Lab grown diamonds of 0.50 carats and above typically carry a laser inscription marked “LG” on the girdle. This marking is invisible to the naked eye and serves as proof of authenticity and origin.
Who Are Lab Grown Diamonds Right For?
Smart Jewelry Lovers
Lab grown diamonds are generally more affordable than their natural counterparts. This allows you to choose a larger or higher-quality stone—or simply more stones—within your budget.
Conscious Jewelry Wearers
Sustainable jewelry is a conscious choice. Lab grown diamonds offer an environmentally friendly alternative, as their production has significantly less ecological impact compared to traditional mining. At the same time, they eliminate the ethical issues often associated with the trade of natural diamonds—lab grown stones are guaranteed conflict-free.
For a perfect combination, you can also have your rings crafted from Fairtrade gold. This supports small-scale gold mining and helps provide better living conditions for miners and their families.
Innovation Enthusiasts
For fans of technology and innovation, lab grown diamonds represent the jewelry of the future. The fascinating combination of high-tech and luxury makes them the ideal choice for anyone who values progress and forward-thinking solutions.
Sustainable. Transparent. Made in Germany
We source our lab grown diamonds, among others, from Nevermined GmbH, a German manufacturer based in Essen, in the heart of the Ruhr region. These diamonds are produced under fair working conditions and with 100% renewable energy—entirely conflict-free, environmentally friendly, and with minimal transport distances.
As one of the first producers worldwide, Nevermined has been certified according to the SCS-007-1 Standard and bears the seal “SCS Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds.” A clear signal for a new, sustainable generation of diamonds – from Germany. On request, we will specifically set your rings with regional lab grown diamonds from Nevermined – for maximum transparency and accountability.
A Sustainable Decision
Lab grown diamonds are a modern alternative to natural diamonds, offering identical physical and chemical properties. They are a sustainable and conflict-free option, as they are produced without mining in controlled lab conditions. Their lower cost provides more flexibility in choosing size and quality. Whether for engagement or wedding rings – lab grown diamonds combine aesthetics, quality, and transparency at the highest level and represent a sustainable, transparent, and conflict-free diamond solution.
