What are lab diamonds?
Lab diamonds are diamonds that have been specially created in controlled environments simulating the high temperatures and pressures under which natural diamond forms.
As a result, these lab-created diamonds, which are manufactured in the USA, undergo the same complex growth process as their natural equivalents and they develop practically identical physical properties.
For example, they have the same average weight, crystal shape, refractive index and overall appearance as natural diamonds.
Importantly, lab diamonds differ from synthetic diamond imitations such as zirconia in that they are completely genuine, just made via human means.
The key advantage of lab diamonds is that they develop much more rapidly than their natural counterparts.
They take only around 12 weeks to fully form as opposed to millions of years for natural diamonds under extreme pressure and temperatures.
The great commercial benefit of this accelerated growth is that diamonds made in the lab can be produced fast and in large quantities while still displaying the same sublime quality and appearance as natural diamonds.
Lab-formed diamond is also more affordable because higher quality can be obtained for lower prices, whereas natural diamonds are more expensive because they are becoming harder to find as natural resources are being used up.
At DiamondsByMe, we attach great importance to sourcing jewellery materials that are both ethically and environmentally friendly.
Lab-formed diamonds are a responsible choice that will help protect the environment, since no mining is necessary.
To extract natural diamonds, deep mines must be excavated, and the way these mines operate exerts a harmful effect on the environment, which is partly why many mines are being shut down.
Therefore, using lab-grown diamonds will save on finite diamond resources in nature and help safeguard the environment by easing mining pressures.
About our lab diamond earrings
Diamond earrings are classic, elegant items of jewellery that make an ideal gift for someone special or a treat for yourself.
Our unique range includes earrings in many different forms such as studs, drops and hoops, or in styles such as modern, classic, birthstone and exclusive.
Moreover, the lab diamonds can be just as easily cut and shaped into multiple forms, exactly like their natural equivalents.
These include round, oval, princess, pear, heart, and marquise cuts.
The use of lab diamonds in our jewellery makes these earrings much more affordable than earrings based on traditional natural gemstones and helps to protect the environment by reducing mining pressures.
By purchasing our lab diamond earrings, you are also making a conscientious choice with respect to the environment and sustainability.
Moreover, you can still enjoy the very same high quality and characteristic charm as natural diamonds, just at a much more attractive price!