For centuries, diamonds were among the most precious gemstones. However, the introduction of lab-grown diamonds has taken some shine off real diamonds.
Let’s see 6 major differences between lab-grown and natural diamonds.
Real diamonds are formed when extreme heat and pressure in the Earth’s crust cause carbon atoms to bond together. Lab-grown diamonds are grown using methods like HPHT that mimic the natural process.
Due to the potentially unlimited supply of lab-grown diamonds and the limited supply of real ones, lab-grown diamonds are significantly cheaper than their natural counterparts.
The resale value of diamonds has always been questionable. Still, natural diamonds can be resold at around 50% of their original value, while lab-grown ones lose nearly all of their value.
The best, and the most debated part, about the two types of diamonds is that they are almost identical to the human eye. Unless you’re an expert, you wouldn’t know the difference!
The mining of natural diamonds poses some important questions about the ethics and environmental impact. Thus, lab-grown diamonds are considered more sustainable than real diamonds.
Lab-grown diamonds have similar physical properties to natural ones, they’re both equally hard as well as equally resistant to natural elements including air and water.
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