Lab Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds available in Canada have given consumers greater options with the allure of having a larger, clearer diamond at 30 - 50% less than the cost of a natural diamond. The growing supply into the market of more affordable choices has given these sparkling gems a bright future in the jewellery world. Lab grown diamonds also have a guaranteed source of origin, an important factor for those looking for a “conflict-free” stone.
Are lab grown diamonds real?
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds. Before this technology was developed, there have been other diamond simulants throughout history. These include white sapphire, white topaz, glass, cubic zirconia and, most recently, moissanite. These gems all have different physical properties.
Lab diamonds, however, have identical physical, optical, and chemical properties as their natural mined diamond counterparts in particular, type IIA natural diamonds) They have the same carbon helix structure, hardness, refractive index etc.
It’s difficult for even professionals to tell them apart without the aid of specialized tools. To the naked eye, they are identical. Both lab and natural diamonds come with grading reports based on the 4 C’s: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat. The quality of any of the 4 C’s will affect the purchase price and value.
At Astranova, we choose only the finest quality gems.
When did lab grown diamonds first appear?
The first breakthrough in creating lab grown diamonds was achieved back in the 1950s. This technology first produced only small industrial-grade diamonds, suitable for cutters, drills, and other abrasive tools. Only in recent years has the technology advanced to achieve gem quality and, in particular, colourless and near colourless lab diamonds. This is when lab diamonds started to take off. They are now also being produced with exceptional quality in a variety of colours and sizes.
Are lab grown diamonds just a trend or here to stay?
In Canada, the popularity of lab diamonds in the world of fashion, coupled with their affordability, make them an attractive option to the discerning buyer. Many large design houses and royal families are opting for lab grown diamonds in efforts to support the message of sustainable diamond production. Lab diamonds offer the convenience of quick production and accessibility to more custom shapes, sizes and colours. More and more, we are seeing the rise of lab diamonds in the worldwide marketplace- a bright lasting future with options to suit any buyer. Enquire about a consultation with our maker, Simon Yaghdijan, the face behind Astranova Jewellery.
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All of our rings are meticulously handcrafted in our Vancouver studio, under the supervision and in the hands of our Founder & Lead Designer, Simon Yaghdjian. We select only the best available diamonds.