Since ancient times, the diamond has been loved by many people for its beauty and rarity and has given birth to countless dramas and stories.
1. history of lab-grown diamonds
The Birth of the Lab-grown Diamond
The discovery that natural diamonds are made of carbon was made almost 200 years ago. The first diamonds were produced in the mid-20th century for industrial use.
In the mid-20th century, diamonds were artificially produced for industrial use for the first time.
At that time, diamonds were produced using high-temperature and high-pressure (HPHT) technology and were mainly used for industrial purposes. Subsequent development for the jewelry market led to the advent of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology. Technological innovations made it possible to produce diamonds of higher quality, which led to their widespread use in the jewelry market.
The Modern Lab-grown Diamond Market
In recent years, lab-grown diamonds have become the diamond of dreams due to their favorable price point, high quality, and stable supply. They have the same physical and chemical properties as natural diamonds, but they are also an environmentally friendly option and are becoming increasingly popular, especially among high-end diamond lovers.
2. history of natural diamonds
Origin of Diamonds
Natural diamonds are formed over hundreds of millions of years in the depths of the earth. The first diamonds were mined in India around the 4th century BC. Subsequently, large-scale mining developments in Russia, South Africa, and elsewhere have brought diamonds to a broader audience.
The Appeal of Natural and Lab Diamonds
The most significant appeal of natural diamonds is their brilliance and beauty. Each one is a unique stone with its unique inclusions and color.
The same applies to lab-grown diamonds, each with its characteristics, allowing you to choose the best diamond.
Natural diamonds are miraculous sparkles created by nature's power, and lab-grown diamonds are miraculous fruits of mankind's wisdom.
IIA Diamonds believes that both are valuable gemstones.
3,What is the IGI Certification Organization?
What is IGI?
IGI (International Gemological Institute) is a world-authoritative organization that appraises diamonds and colored stones. The IGI can appraise lab-grown diamonds as well as natural diamonds, which is an important criterion for guaranteeing their quality.
The Role of the IGI
The IGI evaluates diamonds based on the 4Cs (color, cut, clarity, and carat weight (ct)) and issues a certificate.
This certificate allows anyone to verify a product's quality when purchasing jewelry easily. Many natural diamonds and brand-name products are also available with an IGI certificate.
4. the issue of Ct (carat)
What is a carat?
The carat (ct) is a measurement unit used to express a diamond's weight; one carat equals 0.2 grams.
It is often mistaken for size, but the same two will have a different visible size in an emerald cut versus an oval cut. An emerald is thicker than an oval, so the thinner oval will look larger even if the ct is the same.
Also, the larger the carat weight, the higher the price of the diamond tends to be, but the value of the diamond varies greatly depending on the cut, clarity, and color, even for the same carat weight.
Price Comparison of Natural and Labo Diamonds
The price difference would be one-tenth if natural and lab-grown diamonds were of the same grade in the 4Cs: color, cut, clarity, and carat weight. The stable production of lab-grown diamonds is often cited as the reason, but the biggest reason is the distribution channel.
Because natural diamonds are extracted from mines, various interests are intertwined, and much profit is involved. Since domestic diamond dealers purchase diamonds downstream from the mines, the prices are inevitably high, and as a result, many of the diamonds in Japan are small in size.
However, lab diamonds are produced by private companies, so there is no complicated interest structure, and healthy competition is generated.
Lab diamonds allow for larger sizes and grades of diamonds that brands have always dreamed of. 5.
5. with and without a certificate
The importance of certified diamonds
When purchasing a new lab diamond, it is essential to have a certificate of authenticity. A certificate provides detailed information about the lab diamond's quality, including cut, color, clarity, and carat weight.
A product with a certificate of authenticity provides peace of mind because it has been graded by a third-party organization, independent of the seller's sales talk.
A certificate from a reliable grading agency such as IGI or GIA will increase the value of the jewelry.
What to look for when there is no certificate of authenticity
Diamonds that do not have a certificate of authenticity are difficult for the average person to identify. However, it is necessary to thoroughly check the quality and materials used to make the diamond. When purchasing over the Internet, buying from a dealer experienced in trusted brands and natural diamonds is essential.
6. the joy of complete order
Pursuing your unique design
Creating an entire order of diamond jewelry is an excellent way to get a one-of-a-kind design. Whether it is a ring, bracelet, necklace, or earrings, you can customize the diamond shape, grade, size, or other design to suit your style.
Advantages of Full Order
* You can create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that is different from others.
* You can choose lab-grown diamonds and natural colored stones according to your taste.
* It will be a one-of-a-kind gift for your loved one, a treasure with special meaning.
Consult with ⅡA Diamonds to complete your one-of-a-kind jewelry.
The newly created lab diamond.
The "natural or lab diamond" debate often arises, but it is quickly accepted and becomes a world where natural and lab diamonds coexist.
It is essential to discover the design that truly suits you, the jewelry that makes your heart flutter, and to meet the brand that gives it shape.
Have fun and get jewelry that makes your heart flutter.