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For those who appreciate coloured gemstones, lab-created diamonds made by the HPHT process are generally yellow, orangey-yellow, or brownish-yellow. Almost all are type IIb — rare in natural diamonds. Blue lab-created diamonds form by adding boron into the growth process. Pink and red lab-grown diamonds are less common and can be produced by subjecting the crystal post-growth to heat treatment processes involving heating and radiation. Colorless HPHT synthetic diamonds are challenging to create as nitrogen needs to be excluded from the growth process, so modifications to the growth conditions and equipment are required.

CVD synthetic diamonds are usually grayish or brownish. Adding a small amount of boron or nitrogen into the chamber will create yellow, pink-orange, or blue diamonds. Colorless crystals are easier to produce with this method, but they require a longer time to grow. Many CVD lab-created colorless diamonds available are believed to have been originally brown crystals decolorized by HPHT annealing. CVD synthetic diamonds are most commonly type IIa.

Fancy-coloured lab-created diamonds sell at comparatively reasonable prices compared to their natural fancy-colored diamond counterparts.

A lab-grown diamond is approximately 50%-70% cheaper than a naturally mined diamond of equivalent clarity, cut, colour, and size.

While lab-created diamonds are becoming popular with those concerned about the ethical credentials of some aspects of diamond mining or are on a budget, for many, this price differential is not a great enough incentive to choose them over natural diamonds. This is particularly true for those purchasing an item of diamond jewelry as an investment.

If price is a factor in your choice of gemstone, one of the most significant advantages to buying a lab-grown diamond is that it is a less expensive option. In addition, lab-grown diamonds do not usually exhibit large and visible inclusions. Therefore, if it appeals that you can purchase a flawless or nearly flawless lab-grown diamond at a lower price than a flawless natural diamond, a lab-created gem is for you.

If you are ethically driven and want to combine quality, style, and price with your desire to protect the environment, then the option of a lab-grown engagement ring as a centerpiece is a great choice. Plus, you will not be sacrificing the look of what is possibly the most important piece of jewelry you will ever wear with a diamond engagement ring.

If you have decided to buy the best quality lab-grown diamond, you would be well advised to buy your lab-created gem from a legitimate and respected diamond retailer. At Rêve Diamonds, we will provide you with certification that your choice of lab-grown diamond has been grown in the laboratory, exhibiting exactly the same composition as natural mined diamonds. Book your appointment today.

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