Lab-grown diamonds, also known as man-made, lab-created, or lab diamonds, are produced in a controlled laboratory environment. This method avoids the environmental and human impacts associated with traditional diamond mining.
These diamonds are physically identical to their mined counterparts, both achieving a perfect 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. The primary distinction lies in their origin.
The creation process for lab-grown diamonds mirrors that of natural diamonds. Carbon atoms are subjected to high temperatures and immense pressure, forming a crystalline lattice structure. Once fully developed, these diamonds are cut and polished to maximize their brilliance. Similar to mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds are available in various color and clarity grades. Due to their ethical and environmental advantages, lab-grown diamonds provide excellent value for those seeking genuine diamonds.
ARE LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS REAL?
YES, Lab-grown diamonds replicate the identical chemical composition of natural diamonds, composed of pure carbon in a cubic crystalline form.
While natural diamonds take millions of years to form beneath the earth's surface, lab-grown diamonds are crafted in a controlled environment within a few weeks.
Explore further details on our meticulous creation process below
HOW ARE LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS MADE?
There are a few methods used to create lab-grown diamonds. Typically, lab-grown diamonds start with a tiny lab diamond, like a seed.
The seeds are placed in a chamber called a plasma reactor (in the case of CVD synthesis) or a large mechanical press (if manufactured by HPHT).
Then, depending on the technology used, some combination of heat, pressure and a carbon source are used to make the crystals grow, layer by layer.
CUSTOM CUT LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
Our Master Craftsman will cut and polish as per your exact Guidance to make an ELGA-created diamond the way you imagine.
LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS vs. SIMULANTS
Although visually similar, diamond simulants such as cubic zirconia are fundamentally distinct from diamonds chemically, representing entirely different gems and materials.
LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS vs. MOISSANITE
While visually resembling diamonds, moissanite has lower colour and hardness grades, offering a cost-effective alternative with a diamond-like appearance.
LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS vs. CUBIC ZIRCONIA
Unlike lab-grown diamonds, cubic zirconia is not considered a gemstone as it is synthetically created from powdered zirconium and zirconium dioxide, melted together to form a stone.
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LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS - FAQs
How long does it take to grow lab-diamonds?
A lab-grown diamond takes approximately one month to grow. It is then cut and polished before being sold as loose diamonds or set in fine jewelry.
What is an ELGA-created diamond?
A ELGA created diamond is a lab grown diamond created in a laboratory then cut and polished by master craftspeople in our Polish Facility.
Can you tell a lab-grown and mined diamond apart?
Lab-grown and mined diamonds are nearly impossible to tell apart. Both are identical in appearance and chemical composition. Their few subtle differences come from their growth process and are not a reflection of their quality. These differences can only be found by specially-trained gemologists with advanced tools designed for that very purpose.
Where are your products manufactured?
Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.
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