For decades, the Diamond has been known as a girl’s
best friend and they’ve been the first choice for Engagement Rings for even
longer. In saying that, many young couples have been searching for Diamond
alternatives for a more environmentally conscious and more ethically choice.
This is where the gorgeous Lab Created Diamonds come in
– they have come leaps and bounds in recent years due to improved cutting
technologies and better manufacturing. They are essentially Diamonds.They are
formed the same way –under intense pressure consisting of the same carbon atoms
and are also engineered into the same characteristic diamond crystal structure.
So,
with a little short cut to avoid approximately a billion years or so, we are
able to achieve the exact same look and feel as the natural Diamond. They’re a
10 on the Moh’s scale of hardness – the same as a natural Diamond – and, they
have the same dispersion of light which means they exhibit the exact same
breath-taking sparkle and shine.
If that wasn’t enough, another amazing feature of these Diamond alternatives is
the fact that they’re Lab Created; this means that they are grown and not mined
which makes them 100% ethically sourced. When you take into account the huge
social impact and environmental footprint that mining can have, these Lab Grown
Diamonds are such an ethical choice and often the only choice for conscientious
couples.
As
time goes by, more couples around the world are purchasing Lab Created Diamonds
for their conflict free origins and eco-friendly production but the price tag
is also very appealing. Whether you’re looking for Lab Grown Diamonds in Sydney,
Los Angeles, Christchurch or Dublin, the price of these Lab Grown beauties
compared to natural Diamonds are significantly better. Lab Grown Diamonds are
significantly less of a price tag than natural Diamonds of the same grades –
often saving buyers sometimes up to 70% of the cost. When you consider the same
approximate price, buyers may be able to get a larger and higher grade of
Diamond, but the choice often comes down to personal preference.
Lab Grown Diamonds do demand a
different price depending on where in the world you’re purchasing from so it’s
always good to consider customs, shipping and GST costs when you’re shopping –
sometimes purchasing locally can end up costing a lot less than importing. When
considering purchasing one of these sparkling beauties, you need to consider
the supplier or retailer and whether you’re looking to purchase a loose Diamond
or have it set in Jewellery.
Given the smaller price tag of the Lab Grown Diamonds, some couples can afford
to upgrade the setting or choose a set of bands to compliment their gorgeous
Engagement Ring.
Talking to a Jeweller who can explain all your
options and offer those services to you is a must – even though a Lab Created Diamond are less
expensive, it is still an important, and often a once in a lifetime purchase.
When looking at Diamond Jewellery, Lab Grown Diamonds can often be a great
alternative, especially in large heavy-set items such as an Eternity Ring or a
Tennis Bracelet. Buying multiple Diamonds usually in the same grades so that
they match can often be costly, the Lab Grown alternatives can be a great, and
cost effective, way to still maintain the same look and even allow for
sometimes larger stones in the same price range.
Check out the specialists in Sydney – I Heart
Diamonds – wwwiheartdiamonds.com.au who offer expert advice on both GIA
certified Diamonds and Lab Created Diamonds.
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