Can You Tell the Difference Between Natural and Lab Diamond Engagement Rings?
At first glance, there is very little difference between lab and natural diamond engagement rings. Deciding on whether to buy a natural or lab-created engagement ring for your proposal is dependent on the type of diamond jewellery your partner prefers.
Are they interested in buying ethical and sustainable jewellery or dazzled by the beauty and uniqueness of a natural diamond? Answering these questions can help you decide on the perfect diamond for your engagement ring.
This article explores the differences between lab and natural diamond engagement rings.
How They’re Made
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The biggest difference between natural and lab diamond engagement rings is how both diamonds are created.
With a natural diamond engagement ring, the diamond is created, deep within the Earth over millions of years. The combination of extreme heat and pressure causes the carbon atoms to crystalise, creating diamond.
Compared to natural diamonds, lab diamonds are created in a laboratory. There are two methods that can be used to create these gems, High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Both methods use a diamond seed, which is exposed to extreme temperatures and pressure, simulating how diamonds are formed naturally under the Earth.
Lab Grown Diamonds Contain No Nitrogen Compared to Natural Diamonds
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Another difference between lab grown diamonds and natural diamonds, that’s not noticeable to the naked eye, is the level of nitrogen present in the stones. When gemmologists look at whether a diamond is lab-created or natural, they look for traces of nitrogen. Natural diamonds have small amounts of nitrogen in the gem, while a lab grown diamonds do not have nitrogen in the growth process.
The Pricing Between Lab and Natural Diamonds
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Before you decide to buy your engagement ring, there are some noticeable price differences with both lab and natural diamonds to be aware of. Natural diamonds are rarer than lab diamonds, due to the limited supply of these gems being available within the Earth. It means that every diamond that is featured on our natural engagement rings will be unique and personal to you and your partner. Due to how lab diamonds are created, it means that you can get more for your money, particularly if you’re looking for a bigger carat size for a more affordable price.
Make the Love of Your Life’s Dreams Come True with an Engagement Ring from Aspire Diamonds
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Understanding the differences between natural and lab diamond engagement rings can help you make a more informed decision on which type of engagement ring you want to buy.
Stuck on deciding whether to buy a lab-created or natural diamond engagement ring? Our diamond experts can answer any questions you may have about our engagement ring collection so that you have the perfect engagement ring.
You can contact our friendly team in our Birmingham showroom and we’ll make sure you have an engagement ring that your partner will treasure for the rest of their life.
