An epitome of luxury, Natural diamonds were carried on the Earth’s surface through volcanic eruptions in molten magma approximately 100 million years ago. These diamonds have special advantages that you won’t find in other gemstones like lab-grown diamonds.
Although lab-grown diamonds may replicate the molecular composition and visual appearance of natural diamonds, their similarities end here. This blog delves deeper into the emotional and economic advantages of natural diamonds over their synthetic counterparts.
Difference Between Natural Diamonds and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Mined diamonds, the other name for natural diamonds, offer several advantages compared to lab-grown diamonds. These diamonds are rare, exclusive and have a rich history, also they are the hardest naturally occurring substances.
Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, are produced within meticulously controlled laboratory settings. These diamonds have so many other names such as lab-created diamonds, man-made diamonds, engineered diamonds, or cultured diamonds.
Here are some defining characteristics that differentiate natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds:
- Formation
Natural diamonds are formed deep within the Earth’s mantle over millions to billions of years through high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
Lab-grown diamonds are created in a controlled environment using two main methods – High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). HPHT replicate the conditions under which diamonds naturally originate beneath the Earth’s crust in the mantle utilizing sophisticated technological procedures while CVD involves the deposition of carbon atoms onto a substrate.
- Time-frame
Natural diamonds take between millions to billions of years to form naturally.
Lab-grown diamonds can be produced in a matter of weeks to a few months, depending on the size and desired characteristics have microscopic inscriptions, identifying them as lab-made.
- Cost
Natural diamonds are generally more expensive due to the geological and time-related factors associated with their formation.
Lab-grown diamonds are often less expensive to produce which makes them more accessible to a wider range of consumers.
- Size and Purity
Natural diamonds vary in size, color, and clarity; inclusions and impurities are present in these diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds are produced under controlled conditions which could result in higher clarity grades than natural diamonds.
Benefits of Investing in Natural Diamonds
- Natural Diamonds Are Highly Desirable
Natural Diamonds are rare and exceptional, with a higher resale value than their lab-grown counterparts. Their rarity, beauty, elegance, age, durability and astonishing clarity make them a highly preferred choice among consumers.
- Natural Diamonds Have Undeniable Value
Thanks to the rich history of natural diamonds that adds to the value and appeal; their rarity, uniqueness and higher quality considerably make these diamonds a high-value posession. Alternatively, lab-grown diamonds are more readily available and may not hold the same investment value.
- Natural Diamonds Are An Investment
If you’re seeking investment in something that brings financial gain, you should consider investing in natural diamond jewelry. These completely natural, exquisite and rare pieces of art symbolize deep emotions for someone special. Natural diamond jewelry will be a valuable investment that expresses love and care. They boast some of the highest resale values among precious gems. Conversely, lab-grown diamonds hold minimal resale value due to their abundant supply and lack of emotional significance.
Spectrum Jewels’ perfectly selected exceptional diamonds combined with impeccable designs, cradled in supreme quality gold, ensure you find genuine natural diamond jewelry that will last centuries.