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Lab grown diamonds are budget-friendly, sustainable diamonds with a brilliant sparkle and shine. Our lab created diamonds for jewelry are created in state-of-the-art laboratories using renewable energy, making your pick an environmentally conscious choice. When you choose lab created diamonds from us to celebrate your special moment, you also help in safeguarding the planet by your decision.
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What is a lab diamond ?
Lab grown diamonds are grown in state-of-the-art laboratories using advanced technology that emulates natural diamond-growing procedures. Lab diamonds and mined diamonds are optically the same as they have the same chemical structure and composition. Even a trained eye would need help to differentiate between the two.
Shopping for a lab grown diamond is a wise, ethical, and ecological decision as you play your part in saving the planet while also obtaining a 100% conflict-free gemstone. Sustainable, eco-friendly, and well within budgets; these features make lab diamonds the future of the diamond industry!
Lab Grown Vs. Natural Diamond
Natural diamonds form under the earth's mantle through intense heat and pressure over billions of years. In contrast, lab diamonds are grown in advanced laboratories using cutting-edge technology as a sustainable and 100% conflict-free alternative.
World-renowned diamond certification institutions like IGI and GIA grade both these types of diamonds based on factors such as their cut, color, clarity, and carat. While both diamonds are equally durable and rate 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, lab created diamonds are priced better than natural diamonds and can cost up to 90% less.
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- Mined Diamond
- Source:Exists naturally
- Chemical composition Carbon
- Conflict-free No
- Hardness (Mohs) 10
- Time taken to grow Hundreds of years
- Price$$$$
- Lab grown diamond
- SourceLab created
- Chemical composition Carbon
- Conflict-free Yes
- Hardness(Mohs) 10
- Time taken to grow 30 to 40 days
- Price$$
Diamond Certification
Lab grown diamonds undergo a grading and certification system just like mined stones. These are graded by independent diamond certification labs based on their cut, clarity, color, and carat (the 4C’s). The Friendly Diamonds’ lab created diamonds are certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and International Gemological Institute (IGI).
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How are lab diamonds made ?
To know how lab diamonds are created or how lab diamonds are grown, you must first understand how mined diamonds are formed. When exposed to heat and pressure, carbon dioxide forms into diamonds inside the earth's core and is transported to the earth's top layers through volcanic eruptions.
Lab grown diamonds are created by emulating these natural conditions of the earth through advanced technological processes like HPHT and CVD.
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4 C’s Of A Lab Grown Diamond
At Friendly Diamonds, we believe that knowing your diamond is essential before making its purchase. The 4C’s help you understand the main characteristics of your diamond (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat) and are used by grading institutions for assessing its quality.
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Eddie kalantarzadeh
Nov 25, 2024
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The engagement ring that I had ordered showed up weeks ahead of time and it honestly looked so much more amazing in person…
Valerie V
Nov 26, 2024
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They exceeded my expectations, my ring is even more breathtaking in person! I highly recommend for anyone looking for high quality jewelry!...
Michael Williams
Dec 4, 2024
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Really good customer service. I requested the ring be completed and delivered by a specific date and it arrived early.
Curt
Dec 5, 2024
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Proactive consultation, superb flexibility, and overall excellent customer service, along with great products.
Justin Cummings
Dec 9, 2024
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The company was very responsive to my questions. They also took the initiative to reach out to me because of minor delays…
Michael S
Dec 10, 2024
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I love my new ring. The staff is wonderful and made the process very smooth. I could understand their suggestions which made the purchase…
Kellie Clark
Dec 18, 2024
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Stellar transaction from start to finish. My first lab diamond purchase is a hit!!!! I purchased the 3 carat toi et moi ring, “Cecelia”.…
Jeff Sparling
Dec 18, 2024
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The ring was beautiful and the presentation box was incredible thank you so much.
Darlene Oeast
Dec 22, 2024
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It was beautiful and the sizing was perfect. My daughter loved it and is now officially engaged.
K.Osborne
Dec 26, 2024
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The ring and diamond are beautiful. Great craftsmanship.The wife definitely wasn’t expecting that for Christmas. She absolutely loved it…
G. S.
Dec 26, 2024
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I was able to do an Affirm payment plan which made things easier to pay over time. The Jewelry arrived on time and looks great..…
Desepeda Maureen
Dec 26, 2024
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I recently bought a 1ct emerald cut stud earrings in WG and it was so stunning and because of that I purchased 4ct emerald cut earrings...…