The New Diamond That’s Cutting into the Fine Jewelry Business

There is a new diamond that has made its way into the marketplace that is changing the face of the fine jeweler business. Lab diamonds are a more ethical and cheaper alternative to mined diamonds and they look just as spectacular.

These diamonds are grown in a lab according to the specific conditions required in nature. They have become real contenders in the market for fine jewelry across the globe. This makes it possible for anyone to show off a beautiful diamond engagement ring on any budget.

While lab-grown diamonds have been around for many decades, technology has come to the point where they have become accepted as real alternatives to mined diamonds. While growing diamonds in a lab requires precision and isn't an easy task, larger diamonds can now be grown with better quality due to the latest technology.

How Lab Grown Diamonds Are Created

There is a special process by the name of chemical vapour deposition that is used in the procedure for making diamonds. A small fragment called a diamond seed, which is either a fragment of a lab-grown diamond or a natural diamond, is placed into a sealed chamber. Inside the chamber you'll find gases containing carbon such as methane. These gases are exposed to an extremely high heat, turning the gases into plasma. As this takes place, carbon crystallization occurs on the diamond seed and it starts to grow.

Lab diamonds are grown in the earth just as diamonds that are pulled from a mine. They grow in the same type of conditions that would be found in the earth and this is why they have the same chemical composition as traditional mined diamonds. The production of the gemstones has been extremely streamlined during the past decade, which makes it easier to produce larger diamonds in a facility. When you buy one, you will be purchasing something that really does come from the earth so you'll never have to consider it as fake. It is a real diamond!

Save Money with Lab Diamonds

Today, facilities that have been developed to grow diamonds can culture a diamond that is 1 carat in size for approximately $300. Back in 2008, the same comparable diamond would have cost $4000 to make. This is a huge jump in pricing and the new lower price is reflected in the cost of lab diamonds today. Dollar for dollar, the value of lab created diamonds is much higher than diamonds that have been pulled from the earth in a mining setting.

This is great news for consumers since we are so used to prices going up all the time. Now, the cost of buying a diamond dropped significantly due to this state-of-the-art technology. If you couldn't afford a diamond engagement ring before, you may be able to purchase one now. As well, if you were hoping to buy a larger diamond but couldn't due to the cost, you'll be able to look at these lab diamonds in a new unit of time to do a cost comparison. You may just find that you are able to get a good -sized diamond, just like you have always wanted.

At the end of the day, you'll either end up with a bigger diamond or will have saved money by purchasing these special types of diamonds.

Lab Diamonds Marketing

These lab diamonds are not being marketed as fake diamonds or as cheaper look-alikes. They are authentic with the same chemical composition as their mined counterparts. They look exactly the same and it would take a jeweler to tell the difference between a lab diamond and one that comes from a mine. He would also have to use a special instrument to look closely to see the difference.

The marketing holds true and you really aren't purchasing a diamond substitute. You can show your friends and family members your diamond and display it proudly. If anyone ever asks you whether it is real or not, you can say with all honesty that it is. These diamonds also look beautiful in pictures that you take to proudly display on your social media accounts.

Diamonds from Labs - Sustainability

When you purchase a diamond that has been grown in a lab you can rest assured that you are supporting a conflict-free and sustainable industry. There are still many abuses of human rights connected to the mined diamond trade according to the Human Rights Watch. These abuses include the following:

• Ruining ecosystems

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Decimation of wildlife

Now it is possible to get a real diamond that would look elegant and sparkling on your finger in an ethical and environmentally-sustainable way. A lab diamond is the perfect alternative for a mined diamond and you no longer have to settle for a ring with a moissanite or cubic zirconia stone.

Custom-Made Diamond Engagement Rings

If you're thinking about getting a custom-made engagement ring, be sure to talk to the designer about lab-grown diamonds. Be sure to ask him what the price would be for a lab diamond versus a mined diamond of the same size. You may be shocked to hear the answer!

More and more people are choosing to have their engagement rings custom-designed since you are able to work within your budget while at the same time creating a ring that you truly love. When you work with a designer you'll be able to provide all of your ideas and work together towards a final creation. This is the best way to go when you don't want to settle for a ring from a collection that is displayed under the glass in a jeweler's showcase.

You are going to be wearing this ring for a lifetime so make sure that you put the time and effort into getting the perfect engagement ring. The best way to do this is to work with an experienced engagement ring designer that knows how to bring your thoughts and ideas into life.

At Livia Diamonds we produce memorable engagement rings that tell a love story. Find out what we can do to make your visions a reality by visiting our website now at liviadiamonds.com.