What are lab diamonds and is it worth buying?

What comes up in your mind when you think of a diamond? Does it remind you of a clear and a sparkling stone or does it remind you of a type of jewelry? If you have thought of any of these, then you are right. 

Diamond is a type of a gemstone that is made up of pure carbon. It is hard in nature and is difficult to extract. 

People have been using diamonds for many centuries. However, only those who could afford had the privilege to wear jewelries made of diamonds. 

Now-a-days, there is a new type of diamond that has been invented to make it more accessible and affordable to those who could only dream of wearing diamonds. These diamonds are known as man-made diamonds or lab grown diamonds. Earlier, the diamonds were only extracted by digging from mines. 

Lab diamonds or man-made diamonds are comparatively easier to extract and looks exactly like the original diamond. The characteristics of both kinds of diamonds are almost similar. There is a wide variety of collections and different colors unlike the real diamonds. 

Lab diamonds uk are made with advanced technologies by using the previous diamond seeds. Extreme pressure is exerted on to the seeds and a decomposition process called CVD is used to copy the process of the original diamond formation. The trace elements of the lab grown diamonds and the original diamonds may differ in composition. 

Man-made diamonds consists of 100% pure carbon similar to that of the original ones. It also consists of catalysts such as iron, chromium, nickel, titanium, radium and cobalt. Different types of jewelries are made with this diamond such as earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets etc. 

Lab diamonds have gained popularity due to its cheapness and the exact look alike of the original diamonds. There are mixed reactions on whether the man-made diamonds are worth buying or not. Many say that lab grown diamonds are not worth buying unless it is a big white diamond or a rare colored diamond such as blue diamonds. On the other hand, others say that they are much affordable and is almost 30% lesser than that of real diamonds. It also causes less pollution to manufacture and has similar values when resold like the real diamonds. 

Amidst the debate in between choosing a real diamond or a man-made diamond, the demands for the lab diamonds are increasing immensely. There are many lab diamonds that are being established, particularly in USA and UK.

To conclude, lab diamonds have both the positive and the negative aspects. But, these diamonds are found in lesser rates and in different colors, so you can customize your own diamond jewelry by using different cultured stones that are not found in real diamonds. Furthermore, these man made diamonds are sustainable for several generations. Do make wise decisions whether you are interested in purchasing a real diamond or a man-made diamond by considering the factors mentioned above. Check that the diamond that you are purchasing also has a certification along with it. 

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