Did you know you can extend your passion for sustainability and ethicalness to your engagement ring and wedding day jewellery? Lab grown engagement rings have been increasing in popularity since people are becoming more aware of the sourcing of their products. Buying a lab grown engagement ring is a great way to support sustainability and act upon an environmentally friendly action. Not just this though, you’ll also be buying a fantastic, high quality ring that is just as good, if not better, than a conventional diamond at an affordable price point. Read on to find out how to choose the perfect lab created diamond ring.
What are lab created diamonds?
Natural diamonds are almost always synonymous with engagement rings but this shouldn’t always be the case. However, thanks to an innovative science laboratory process, it is possible to quite literally ‘grow’ diamonds in a lab. As the name suggests, lab diamonds are created in a lab by recreating the extreme temperatures and high pressures which occur in the Earth’s crust where natural diamonds form.
Lab diamonds are 100% real diamonds. They have the exact same chemical, optical and physical properties as naturally mined diamonds, making them the perfect and closest alternative to mined diamonds. Lab diamond engagement rings display the same fire and brilliance as natural diamonds, making it impossible to differentiate between the two to the naked and untrained eye. Only specialist equipment can determine whether a diamond has originated in a lab or beneath the Earth’s surface.
What are the benefits of lab diamonds?
When opting for a lab diamond, you receive the exact same brilliant sparkle that natural diamonds have, for a fraction of the price, lab diamonds equate to roughly 30% less than their mined diamond counterparts. These affordable lab-created diamonds can be often seen as more desirable than natural diamonds as they are free from flaws and impurities that are obtained in the formation and mining of natural diamonds. Therefore, you can have a beautiful gem with high clarity for a fraction of the price.
One of the most significant benefits of lab diamonds is the ethical and sustainable sourcing! The process of growing diamonds in a lab eliminates any mining process and ensures you receive the highest quality diamond for your engagement ring, with ultimate peace of mind knowing no community or environment has been harmed during the making of your perfect ring! It’s not news that lab diamonds have soared in popularity and have also been endorsed by environmentalist celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio who came out as an investor in the diamond foundry, a zero-carbon footprint producer in lab grown diamonds.
All diamonds sold by Lily Arkwright meet exceptional standards as Lily Arkwright works with a range of world-class laboratories with innovative technology to produce the best quality lab grown diamonds. Every lab-diamond sold by Lily Arkwright is fully certified and accompanied by the industry standard IGA, GCAL and GIA grading report which outlines the 4 C’s of diamond specifications: cut, clarity, colour and carat weight. You can always be confident that your diamond has been expertly crafted and have complete peace of mind that your lab diamond meets your specific requirements.
Considering a lab diamond engagement ring
One thing we can conclude is that trends can come and go but lab diamonds are here to stay in the world of engagement rings. If the above information about lab diamonds has piqued your interest, then taking a look at Lily Arkwright’s lab diamond collections is a great place to start on your search for an ethical dream ring. You can find out more information about Lily Arkwright and their lab grown collections by calling them on: 0161 537 6773, or alternatively you can email their jewellery consultancy team at: hello@lilyarkwright.com or book an in-person consultation.
